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Comcast Settlement Reaches $117.5M Over Breach
15 Jun
Summary
- Comcast agreed to a $117.5 million settlement.
- The settlement resolves a lawsuit over a data breach.
- Customers may receive up to $10,000 or $50.
Comcast has agreed to pay $117.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit concerning a cybersecurity breach. This breach, which occurred in October 2023, exposed the personal information of millions of Xfinity customers. The lawsuit claimed Comcast failed to properly protect sensitive data.
The settlement is now open for claims. Current or former customers who received a breach notification from Comcast in December 2023 may be eligible for a payout. These payments are for documented out-of-pocket expenses or lost time, with a maximum of $10,000.
Alternatively, eligible consumers can opt for a $50 cash payment. Both types of claims require filing by August 14. A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 7, after which payments are expected to be issued to affected customers.
