Warner Music Group settled claims that hackers skimmed payment card data from its subsidiaries' online merch stores in 2020. Shoppers who were sent notice can claim a cash payment, with a double share for California residents.
Key facts
- Payout
- $50–$100 per person
- Deadline
- Jan 22, 2027
- Proof
- No proof
- Who
- Nationwide (US)
- Fund
- $1,250,000
- Case
- In re Warner Music Group Data Breach
- Court
- U.S. District Court, S.D. New York (1:20-cv-07473)
- Administrator
- EisnerAmper
- Final hearing
- Jan 29, 2027
- Notice ID
- The form asks for the ID or PIN from your notice
- Official site
- Open in the Claim app
- Verified
- Nov 7, 2026
Estimated $50, or about $100 for the California Subclass (two shares); final amount is pro rata. No receipts, but the Settlement Claim/Notice ID from the email or postcard is required.
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- US resident who made a payment card purchase on a Warner Music Group subsidiary e-commerce site between April 25 and August 5, 2020
- About 122,295 class members (about 20,741 in California Subclass)
How to file a claim
- Get the Claim app and open the Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach settlement.
- Tap Claim to open the official claim form.
- Have the Claim ID or PIN from the notice you received ready.
- Confirm that you qualify. No receipt is needed.
- Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Jan 22, 2027.
- Save the confirmation number. Claim keeps it with your filed claims so you can check your payment later.
Is the Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in In re Warner Music Group Data Breach, U.S. District Court, S.D. New York (1:20-cv-07473). Claims go through EisnerAmper on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.
When will payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Jan 29, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.
FAQ
Is the Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (In re Warner Music Group Data Breach, U.S. District Court, S.D. New York (1:20-cv-07473)). Claims are handled by EisnerAmper on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks you for a fee to file.
What is the deadline for the Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach settlement?
Claims must be submitted by Jan 22, 2027.
How much is the Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach payout?
Estimated $50, or about $100 for the California Subclass (two shares); final amount is pro rata. No receipts, but the Settlement Claim/Notice ID from the email or postcard is required.
Do I need proof to file the Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach claim?
No. You can file without proof of purchase by confirming that you qualify.
When will Warner Music Group Online Store Data Breach payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Jan 29, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Warner Music Group. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always read the official notice before you file.