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Quick answerThe Yahoo Data Breaches 2012–2016 settlement closed for claims on Jul 20, 2020. New claims aren't accepted. Get the Claim app to hear about the next settlement for this company.
Billions of Yahoo accounts were exposed in breaches between 2012 and 2016. Yahoo settled for $117.5 million, offering credit monitoring or a cash payment.
Key facts
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2020 (closed)
- Who
- Nationwide (US)
- Fund
- $117.5 million
- Case
- In re Yahoo! Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL No. 2752
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- Official site
- yahoodatabreachsettlement.com ↗
- Verified
- Oct 13, 2026
Cash option targeted $100 per person (could rise to $358.80); paid pro rata, so checks were smaller. A 2026 residual round paid about $8.
Who qualifies
- Had a Yahoo account between Jan 1, 2012 and Dec 31, 2016 (US or Israel)
FAQ
Can I still file a claim in the Yahoo Data Breaches 2012–2016 settlement?
No. The claim deadline was Jul 20, 2020. Late claims are rarely accepted. If you already filed, contact the administrator for payment status.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Yahoo. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always check the official site before you file.
