First Chatham Bank Data Breach Class Action Settlement
U.S. residents who received notice that their private information was impacted in the September 2024 First Chatham Bank data breach.
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the First Chatham Bank settlement if you:
- Were sent a notice by First Chatham Bank stating that your private information was impacted in the September 2024 data incident
For more information on settlement eligibility and process, see our data breach settlements resource.
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What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the First Chatham Bank settlement:
Claim Online
- Visit the official settlement claim site and log in using the Unique ID and PIN printed on the notice you received from First Chatham Bank.
- Complete the online claim form and submit it by June 3, 2026.
Claim by Mail
- Download the printable claim form from the settlement website.
- Fill out all required fields, sign the form, and include your contact information.
- Mail the completed form to the Settlement Administrator (First Chatham Data Incident Settlement) so it is postmarked no later than June 3, 2026.
No proof of the data breach is required to file a claim. Class Members need only submit a valid Claim Form with their personal information.
Settlement Payout
First Chatham Bank settlement payments are estimated at $100.00 per person, though the actual amount may be higher or lower depending on the total number of valid claims submitted. Payments are calculated on a pro rata basis: the net settlement fund, after attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, and service awards are deducted, is divided evenly among all approved claimants. The Settlement Administrator will issue payments after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Mail claimants receive a paper check; online claimants can choose a digital payment option.
- Attorneys’ Fees and Costs: up to 35% of Settlement Fund
- Service Awards: $2,000 per Class Representative (4 representatives = $8,000)
- Settlement Administration Costs: amount not specified
- Net Remaining: distributed as Pro Rata Cash Payments to Class Members
Settlement Documents
Background of the Lawsuit
Plaintiffs filed suit against First Chatham Bank after a targeted cyberattack on the bank’s computer systems in September 2024. According to the lawsuit, the attack exposed files containing customers’ private information, potentially including names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and payment card information.
The case, filed as In re First Chatham Bank Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, Case No. SPCV25-00142-MI, is pending in the Superior Court for Chatham County, Georgia. First Chatham denies any wrongdoing, and the court has not ruled on the merits.
To avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation, both sides agreed to a $475,000 settlement fund. Eligible class members who submit a valid claim will receive a pro rata cash payment estimated at $100. For official settlement details, visit the official settlement website.
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Settlement Administrator
First Chatham Data Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
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