A March 2024 data incident at Chimienti & Associates allegedly allowed an unauthorized party to view or copy private information held in the firm's systems.
Eligibility
All living individuals residing in the United States whose private information was impacted in the March 2024 Chimienti & Associates data incident.
Estimated Payout
Up to $100 cash with no proof required, or up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus two years of credit monitoring; paid pro rata from a $650,000 settlement fund.
Claim Deadline
2026-12-28
Last verified
October 5, 2026
Background
Chimienti & Associates agreed to a $650,000 settlement in David Fonseca v. Chimienti & Associates, Case No. VCU315048 (Superior Court of Tulare County, California), over a March 2024 data incident. Class members may claim two years of credit monitoring plus either a no-proof cash payment or reimbursement of up to $5,000 in documented losses. The Claim deadline is December 28, 2026; the opt-out/objection deadline is December 14, 2026; the Final Approval Hearing is January 12, 2027. The settlement is administered by Simpluris.
Is the Fonseca v. Chimienti & Associates Data Breach Settlement still open to claim?
Yes — Fonseca v. Chimienti & Associates Data Breach Settlement is still accepting claims until 2026-12-28.
What is the claim deadline for Fonseca v. Chimienti & Associates Data Breach Settlement?
The claim deadline is 2026-12-28.
How do I file a claim?
File a claim through the official settlement website: https://chimientidatasettlement.com/
What is the estimated payout for Fonseca v. Chimienti & Associates Data Breach Settlement?
Up to $100 cash with no proof required, or up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus two years of credit monitoring; paid pro rata from a $650,000 settlement fund.