If you got a notice from SouthState Bank about the February 2024 data incident, the SouthState Bank data breach settlement lets you file a claim at SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com by June 15, 2026 for up to $3,500 in documented losses plus a proportional share of a $1.5 million cash fund. Every class member who does not opt out also gets one year of free credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance, whether or not they file a claim.1SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement
The settlement resolves Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A., filed in Florida’s Tenth Judicial Circuit in Polk County after an unauthorized party accessed folders on the bank’s network on or about February 7, 2024. The exposed data may have included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, financial account numbers, and Social Security numbers for roughly two million people across the United States.1SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement SouthState Bank denied wrongdoing and agreed to settle.
What You Can Claim
Class members can claim two cash benefits and receive a third benefit automatically.
Documented loss reimbursement up to $3,500. If you had out-of-pocket losses tied to the breach after February 7, 2024, you can be reimbursed with third-party proof. Qualifying costs include bank fees, fraudulent charges, credit monitoring or freeze fees, professional fees paid to address identity fraud, the cost of replacing government-issued IDs, and incidental expenses like postage or long-distance calls. Losses already covered by insurance or another source do not qualify, and a personal affidavit alone will not support a claim; you need bank statements, invoices, receipts, or similar records.2ClassAction.org. Maricle et al. v. SouthState Bank N.A. – Settlement Notice
Pro rata cash payment. Anyone in the class can claim a proportional share of whatever remains in the $1.5 million fund after documented loss claims are paid. No proof of harm is required, and you can file for both this and the documented loss reimbursement.3ClassAction.org. $1.5M SouthState Bank N.A. Settlement Ends Class Action Lawsuit Over Feb. 2024 Data Breach
One year of credit monitoring. Every class member who doesn’t opt out is enrolled in single-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. No claim form is needed. Enrollment codes were included in the settlement notice, and activation instructions will be sent after final court approval.1SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement
Who Qualifies
The class covers all living U.S. residents who were sent notice by SouthState Bank that their private information may have been affected by the February 7, 2024 incident. Bank directors, officers, and agents; governmental entities; the presiding judge and court staff; and anyone who timely opts out are excluded.4ClassAction.org. Maricle et al. v. SouthState Bank N.A. Settlement Agreement
How To File
File online at SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com or download a paper claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator, Simpluris, at P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. To file online, you need the class member ID and PIN printed on your mailed notice. If you can’t find them, email info@SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address to request them.5SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement – Claim Form
Attach your supporting records to any documented loss claim. Self-prepared certifications alone are not enough, though they can supplement other documentation.2ClassAction.org. Maricle et al. v. SouthState Bank N.A. – Settlement Notice
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out or objection: May 15, 2026
- Claim filing: June 15, 2026 (online submission or postmark)
- Final approval hearing: June 22, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. ET, held virtually via Microsoft Teams
Payments go out after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Settlement checks must be cashed within 120 days of issuance.3ClassAction.org. $1.5M SouthState Bank N.A. Settlement Ends Class Action Lawsuit Over Feb. 2024 Data Breach
If You Do Nothing, or Want Out
Doing nothing still binds you to the settlement’s release of claims against SouthState Bank, and you can still activate the free credit monitoring. You will not receive any cash without filing a claim form.1SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement If you want to keep your right to sue SouthState Bank separately, you must opt out by May 15, 2026. Objections to the settlement’s terms must be submitted by the same date; you don’t have to attend the June 22 hearing for the court to consider a timely objection.6SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement – FAQ
Where the Case Stands
The court granted preliminary approval on February 17, 2026. The final approval hearing on June 22, 2026 will decide whether to approve the settlement, the requested attorney fees, and service awards for the 15 named class representatives. The hearing date and time remain subject to change without further notice to class members.6SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement – FAQ Attorney fees and service awards are being paid separately by SouthState Bank and do not reduce the $1.5 million available to class members.