HCF Management Data Breach Settlement — Do You Qualify?
Updated July 29, 2026
- Defendant
- HCF Management, Inc. and affiliates
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Up to $4,480, or a $35 alternative payment, plus credit monitoring
- Claim deadline
- September 29, 2026
- Proof required
- No claim form proof for basic payout
Overview
A proposed settlement would resolve Bruce, et al. v. HCF Management, Inc., et al., Case No. CV 2025 0019, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County, Ohio. The lawsuit alleges that HCF failed to adequately protect information potentially accessed during a cybersecurity incident on or about September 17, 2024. HCF denies wrongdoing, and the court has not granted final approval.
Who qualifies
- You were sent a data breach notice because your personal information was maintained on HCF's systems.
- The notice concerns the data security incident HCF experienced in September 2024.
- You do not exclude yourself from the settlement by September 13, 2026.
What you could receive
Class members may claim three years of credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud insurance. They may also claim up to $400 in documented out-of-pocket losses, up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour, and up to $4,000 in documented extraordinary losses. Instead of monetary-loss reimbursement, a class member may request a $35 alternative cash payment.
How to file your claim
- 1Use the Login ID and PIN from your settlement notice to open the official online claim form.
- 2Select credit monitoring and either the available loss-reimbursement benefits or the $35 alternative cash payment.
- 3Provide reasonable documentation for any claimed out-of-pocket or extraordinary losses.
- 4Submit one claim form online or by mail by September 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the HCF Management settlement?
The settlement class includes people sent a data breach notice because HCF maintained their personal information on systems affected by the September 2024 incident.
How much can I claim?
Available benefits include up to $400 in out-of-pocket losses, up to $80 for lost time, up to $4,000 in extraordinary losses, or a $35 alternative payment, plus three years of credit monitoring.
Do I need proof?
The $35 alternative payment and credit monitoring do not require loss documentation. Claims for out-of-pocket or extraordinary losses require reasonable supporting documentation.
What is the claim deadline?
Claims must be submitted by September 29, 2026.