The proposed AIS InfoSource settlement provided class members up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, up to $80 for four hours of lost time, and two years of credit monitoring. Claims closed on October 12, 2026 and the court has not given final approval.
Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive 2 years credit monitoring plus Up to $5,000 documented losses plus Up to $80 lost time.
The notice does not state an aggregate settlement fund or benefits cap.
Available Awards
Up to $5,000 documented losses + Up to $80 lost time
Who Is Included
U.S. residents who received notice that their personally identifiable information may have been involved in the February 2025 AIS Data Incident, subject to the listed exclusions.
- Proof required: For documented out-of-pocket losses, submit records such as bank statements, receipts, postage, or copying expenses showing both the amount and its connection to the Data Incident. Notes or papers you created yourself may support other proof but cannot alone establish a valid claim. For lost time, you must attest that the claimed time was spent because of the Data Incident.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online submission or U.S. mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-10-12
- Instructions: Use the Claim Form to request the benefits you seek. Submit it online, or download, complete, sign, and mail it with any required supporting documentation.
Questions & Answers
Who is included in the Settlement?
You are in the Settlement Class if you live in the United States and received notice that your personally identifiable information (PII) may have been involved in the February 2025 Data Incident. PII means personally identifiable information.
Some people are excluded, including government entities; AIS and certain related companies and personnel; the judge, the judge’s immediate family and staff; people who validly opt out; and people found criminally responsible for causing or helping cause the incident.
Can I request credit monitoring and cash benefits together?
A claim is required for every benefit. You may request the two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit-monitoring service and one or more of the cash-payment options in the same claim, if you meet the requirements for each one.
The monitoring includes one-bureau credit monitoring, $1 million in financial-fraud insurance, and access to a fraud-resolution agent if suspicious activity occurs.
What losses can be reimbursed, and what proof is needed?
You may seek up to $5,000 for actual out-of-pocket losses that can be traced to the Data Incident and occurred from February 16, 2025, through October 12, 2026. The notice gives examples such as identity-theft or fraud losses, certain credit-related fees, replacement-ID costs, and postage for contacting banks.
You need records showing both what you lost or spent and how it relates to the incident. Examples include bank statements, receipts, postage records, or copying-expense records. Notes you made yourself can help explain other evidence, but cannot be the only proof. You cannot recover an expense already reimbursed by someone else.
Can I be paid for time spent dealing with the incident?
You can request payment for time spent dealing with issues related to the Data Incident, such as changing passwords, investigating suspicious account activity, or researching the incident. The maximum is four hours at $20 per hour, or $80 total.
You must state in your claim that the time was spent because of the Data Incident.
How do I submit a claim, and what is the deadline?
Submit a completed Claim Form online or mail it to the Settlement Administrator. For a mailed claim, the form must be signed and include any required supporting documents.
Online claims must be submitted by October 12, 2026. Mailed claims must be postmarked by October 12, 2026.
What happens if I opt out, and how do I do it?
Leaving the settlement is called opting out or requesting exclusion. If you opt out, you will not receive any settlement benefits. In return, you keep any rights you may have to bring your own related claim against AIS or the other released parties.
Your written request must include the case name, your contact information, your own signature, and a clear statement that you want to be excluded. It must be mailed or otherwise submitted by September 11, 2026. You cannot opt out by phone or email.
How can I object to the settlement?
If you stay in the Settlement Class, you may object by explaining in writing why you think the Court should not approve all or part of the settlement. You may still submit a claim for benefits if you object.
A complete objection must be filed with the Clerk of Court by September 11, 2026, and a copy must also be sent to the Settlement Administrator. The notice lists required details, including your contact information, proof that you are a class member, the reasons for your objection, and a signature. You cannot object if you opt out.
When could benefits be issued, and what if I do nothing?
No benefits will be provided unless the Court gives final approval. Even after approval, an appeal may be filed, and the notice does not give a payment date. Payments will be distributed only after final approval and after any appeals are resolved.
If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits. Unless you opt out, you will still be bound by the settlement and give up the related claims described in the Settlement Agreement.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-09-11
- Objection deadline: 2026-09-11
Case Details
- Case name: Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P.
- Case number: 2026-18098
- Court: District Court for Harris County, Texas
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.AISSettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits