Open for claimsData BreachAutobell Car Wash Data Settlement
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Eligible U.S. residents notified about Autobell’s April 2024 data incident can claim a $45 cash payment or reimbursement for documented losses and time, subject to a combined $5,000 cap. File online or mail a claim postmarked by November 12, 2026.
Two years of three-bureau credit monitoring are also available, whether or not you request money. The $45 payment cannot be combined with loss or time reimbursement; the $5,000 maximum is not an automatic payment.
The proposed settlement concerns a cyberattack between April 1 and April 7, 2024. Autobell denies wrongdoing, and final court approval is still required.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- November 12, 2026; online submission or mail postmark
- Cash options
- $45 alternative, or documented losses and time up to $5,000 combined
- Monitoring
- Two years of three-bureau credit monitoring
- Proof
- Signed claim; loss documents or attested time description when applicable
- Case
- Pauken v. Autobell Car Wash, LLC, 26CV006404-590
Official settlement administrator: RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
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The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
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The deadline to file a Claim Form is November 12, 2026.
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all natural persons residing in the United States who were provided notice that their personal information was involved in the Data Incident.
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Excluded from the Settlement Class are: (i) Autobell and its respective officers and directors; (ii) all members of the Settlement Class who timely and validly submit a Request for Exclusion; (iii) the Judge assigned to evaluate the fairness of this Settlement; and (iv) any other Person found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be guilty under criminal law of initiating, causing, aiding, or abetting the Data Incident or who pleads nolo contendere to any such charge.
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In lieu of submitting a claim for Documented Unreimbursed Losses and/or Time Spent, Settlement Class Members may choose to instead receive a one-time cash payment of $45.00.
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Any reimbursement for Time Spent is included in calculating the $5,000.00 maximum payment under Documented Unreimbursed Losses.
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Time Spent: Settlement Class Members may claim compensation for time spent dealing with the Data Incident (“Time Spent”), at a rate of $25.00 per hour for up to four (4) hours
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All Settlement Class Members, regardless of if they submit a claim for any monetary benefit, may file a claim for two years of three credit bureau monitoring.
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You must submit third -party documentation, such as receipts, to verify the costs you incurred.
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To receive reimbursement for Time Spent, you must submit a sworn statement, attested by signature under penalty of perjury, stating how the time was spent, demonstrating that it was related to the Data Incident.
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I swear and affirm that the information provided in this Claim Form , and any supporting documentation provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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your Unique ID and PIN are required to access the form. The Unique ID and PIN are located on the notice you received.
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The deadline to submit a Claim Form online is November 12, 2026. If you are mailing your Claim Form, it must be mailed with a postmark date no later than November 12, 2026.
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Who qualifies
- The class includes natural persons residing in the United States who were provided notice that their personal information was involved in Autobell’s April 1–7, 2024 data incident. Visiting an Autobell car wash alone does not establish eligibility.
- Excluded are Autobell and its officers and directors; people who timely and validly opted out; the judge evaluating the settlement; and people found criminally guilty of initiating, causing, aiding or abetting the incident, or who pleaded no contest to such a charge.
- For reimbursement, losses must be unreimbursed and supported by documents showing they were more likely than not caused by the incident. Time claims must describe incident-related tasks and carry the required sworn certification.
How to file a claim
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Confirm your notice
Check whether Autobell notified you that your information was involved. The online form requires the Unique ID and PIN from the notice. If you lack these, contact RG/2 at (877) 979-7115 or AutobellDataSettlement@rg2claims.com. The paper form asks for your Unique ID if known.
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Choose your benefits
Choose either the $45 alternative or reimbursement for documented losses and time. Time is paid at $25 per hour for up to four hours and counts toward the combined $5,000 cap. You may request two years of monitoring with either cash option or by itself.
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Provide proof and sign
Complete contact information and sign the official claim certification. For losses, attach third-party records such as receipts or statements; self-prepared notes alone are insufficient, and already-reimbursed losses cannot be claimed again. For time, describe the tasks and hours and provide the sworn statement required by the form.
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Submit by November 12
Submit online by November 12, 2026, or mail your signed form and supporting records postmarked by that date to Autobell Data Incident Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479. The form also permits emailing an image of the completed form to AutobellDataSettlement@rg2claims.com. No exact cutoff time or timezone is specified.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need receipts for the $45 payment?
The $45 alternative does not require documents proving financial loss. You still need to be a class member, complete the official form and follow its signature instructions. The administrator may verify your claim or request supplemental information.
Can I receive $5,000 plus $100 for time?
No. Documented losses and time share one $5,000 cap. Time reimbursement is limited to four hours at $25 per hour. A documented-loss award cannot exceed the loss proven, and the $45 alternative cannot be added to either reimbursement category.
What does monitoring include?
The two-year benefit includes three-bureau credit-file monitoring, dark-web scanning, public-record and medical-identity monitoring, identity-theft insurance with no deductible, and access to fraud-resolution agents.
When will payment arrive?
No fixed payment date is promised. Payment depends on final court approval, the settlement becoming effective and completion of claim review. The court’s specifically scheduled final approval hearing is November 9, 2026 at 10 a.m.; check the administrator’s website for changes.
What if I do nothing?
You will not receive benefits without a valid timely claim. Unless you timely opted out, you remain bound by the settlement and its release if approved. The notice lists October 13, 2026 as the opt-out and objection deadline.
Sources and official records
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