ParkMobile settlement deadline nears: How to claim your cash

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LOS ANGELES - A class-action lawsuit over a data breach that affected millions of ParkMobile users in 2021 is nearing resolution. The settlement, worth $32.8 million, was reached without ParkMobile admitting any wrongdoing.

Eligible individuals who submit a claim by March 5, 2025, may receive a cash payment of up to $25 or a $1 credit in the ParkMobile app. However, payments will not be issued until after a final court hearing on March 13, 2025, and could be delayed until 2026.

When will payments be sent?

What's next:

The final approval hearing will take place at 10 a.m. on March 13, 2025, where a judge will determine whether the settlement is fair. If approved, payments will be distributed after all claims are processed and verified.

Because of the possibility of appeals and a high volume of claims, the timeline for payments remains uncertain, though they are expected in 2026.

Who is eligible for a payout?

Individuals are eligible to receive compensation if:

• Their personal information was compromised in the March 2021 ParkMobile data breach.
• They received a notice from ParkMobile about the data breach.
• They submit a valid claim form by March 5, 2025.

Those who opted out of the settlement by February 3, 2025, as well as judges, their staff, and their families, are not eligible.

How much money is available?

By the numbers:

The $32.8 million settlement will be allocated as follows:

• $9 million for cash payments (up to $25 per claimant, pro rata).
• $3 million for administrative costs.
• $21 million for ParkMobile app credits ($1 per eligible user).
• $25 million for business remedial measures.

The final cash payout amount may be adjusted based on the number of claims submitted.

How to file a claim for the ParkMobile settlement

What you can do:

Affected users must submit a claim form through the official settlement website or by mail. The process includes:

1. Accessing the claim form online or requesting it by mail.
2. Entering a Notice ID and Confirmation Code to verify eligibility.
3. Completing all required fields with accurate information.
4. Attaching necessary documentation (if required).
5. Selecting a payment method.
6. Submitting the claim online or mailing it to:ParkMobile Data Security IncidentAttn: Claim Forms1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210Philadelphia, PA 19103