The proposed $600,000 settlement covers people whose personal information was compromised in the Stockpile data breach. Participating class members who filed a valid claim shared the fund pro rata, capped at $90 each; claims closed on October 6, 2026 and the court has not yet given final approval.

Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive Pro rata share, capped at $90.
Payments come from the $600,000 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Pro rata share, capped at $90
Who Is Included
The settlement covers people whose personal information was compromised in the 2020 data breach against the defendants, subject to the stated exclusions.
- Proof required: The notice requires a complete and valid claim form but does not state what supporting documents, if any, are required to verify eligibility or a payment claim.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online submission or mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-10-06
- Instructions: Complete and submit a claim form online, or download the form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. Mailed forms must be postmarked by the deadline.
Questions & Answers
Who can seek a payment, and does the notice say what proof is needed?
The notice does not say what records, if any, you must provide with the claim form or precisely how the administrator will decide whether a claim is valid. It only requires a complete and valid, timely claim form.
- You must be in the Settlement Class: generally, your personal information must have been compromised in the 2020 data breach against Stockpile.
- You are excluded if you are a defendant or within the listed defendant-related groups, an assigned judge or immediate family member, or if you timely opt out.
- To seek payment, you must submit a complete and valid claim form on time.
How do I submit a claim?
- Submit a completed claim form online by October 6, 2026.
- Or download a claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. A mailed form must be postmarked by October 6, 2026.
- Mail claim forms to: Stockpile Data Settlement Administrator, Attn: Claim Forms, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
How is my payment amount determined?
The notice does not promise that each claimant will receive $90. The actual amount depends on the available Net Settlement Amount and the number of timely, valid claims.
- Valid, timely claimants share the Net Settlement Amount equally.
- The payment is capped at $90 per participating class member.
- The Net Settlement Amount is what remains from the $600,000 fund after any court-approved attorney fees, litigation expenses, class representative service payment, and administration expenses. Administration expenses may be up to $47,500.
When would I need to use my payment, and when will payments be sent?
The notice does not state the Award Issuance Date or give a date when payments will be sent. The Court still must decide whether to approve the proposed settlement.
- If you receive an Individual Class Payment, you have 180 calendar days from the Award Issuance Date to cash or redeem it.
- If you do not do so in that time, the payment becomes void.
- Uncashed, cancelled, or leftover money is to be sent to Privacy Rights Clearinghouse after class claims are paid.
What do I need to do to opt out (leave the settlement)?
Leaving the settlement means you will not receive a settlement payment and cannot object, but you will not be bound by this case. The notice says you may be able to file your own case.
- To leave the settlement, mail a request for exclusion to the Settlement Administrator. It must be postmarked by October 6, 2026.
- The request must reasonably communicate that you want to be excluded and include your name, address, and email address or telephone number.
- Mail it to: Stockpile Data Settlement Administrator, Attn: Opt Outs, P.O. Box 58220, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
How can I object to the settlement?
You may attend the Final Approval Hearing and make an oral objection without first filing a written objection or notice of appearance. The hearing is scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., though the notice says the date may change.
- You may object if you do not opt out. Your written objection must be mailed by October 6, 2026 to the address for objections.
- It must include your signature, name and current address, why you say you are a class member, the reasons and supporting legal authority and evidence for the objection, and information about lawyers assisting with the objection.
- The notice also requires certain information about prior class-settlement objections by you or your lawyer when payment was sought or received for dismissing an objection or related appeal without a settlement change.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-10-06
- Objection deadline: 2026-10-06
- Final approval hearing: November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Hearing location: Los Angeles Superior Court, Spring Street Courthouse, Department 7, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $600,000
- Case name: Winzig v. Stockpile, Inc. and Stockpile Investments, Inc.
- Case number: 21STCV45067
- Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles
- Administrator: Stockpile Data Settlement Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.StockpileDataSettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits