All the cash in the Electronics for Imaging data breach settlement shares one $300,000 ceiling. If valid claims for the $75 payment, lost time and documented losses add up to more than that, every payment shrinks proportionally. Class members affected by the September 2024 cyberattack on the printing technology company can also take three years of identity monitoring, and claims are due December 22, 2026.
Status: Claims open, notice authorized by the court | Claim deadline December 22, 2026 (online or postmarked) | Opt out or object by November 23, 2026 | Final approval hearing January 26, 2027
The Case
The settlement resolves Hibbard, Nelson v. Electronics for Imaging, Inc., Case No. 217-2025-CV-00528, in the Superior Court of Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The lawsuit alleges that during a targeted cyberattack on EFI’s computer systems in September 2024, files containing personal information were accessed. According to the notice, those files may have included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, photo identification or driver’s licenses, and Social Security numbers.
EFI denies wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation, and the court has authorized notice of the proposed settlement.
Who Is Covered
The class includes all individuals residing in the United States whose private information was impacted in the data incident affecting EFI on or around September 2024, including everyone who received notice of it. EFI, the judges assigned to the case and their staff and families, anyone convicted of causing the attack, and people who opt out are excluded. Only one claim is allowed per person.
Choosing a Cash Path
The settlement has four cash benefits arranged as two paths. The $75 payment stands alone; the other three can be combined with one another.
| Path 1: Alternative cash | A one-time payment expected to be $75, with no proof or explanation. It replaces every other cash option. |
| Path 2: Ordinary losses | Up to $300 for documented costs such as credit reports, credit monitoring, credit freezes, ID replacement and postage. |
| Path 2: Lost time | Up to four hours at $25 an hour, a maximum of $100, with no description required. Lost time and ordinary losses together are capped at $300. |
| Path 2: Extraordinary losses | Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed money lost to identity theft or fraud that the claimant shows was caused by the incident. |
Losses must have occurred between September 17, 2024 and December 22, 2026. Someone who spent nothing and lost nothing can compare the $75 with the $100 lost-time option: lost time pays more on paper and also needs no documents, but it means giving up the alternative payment. Both figures are subject to the same proportional reduction if total claims pass $300,000, and the $75 itself is an estimate that can move up or down depending on how many claims are filed.
Monitoring for Everyone
Every class member can enroll in three years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete, which includes credit file monitoring, dark web scanning, public records monitoring, access to fraud resolution agents and $1 million in identity theft insurance. It can be claimed alongside either cash path.
Fees Do Not Come Out of the Cash
Class counsel are asking for $165,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs and $2,500 service awards for each of the two class representatives. According to the notice, EFI pays all of that separately. The $300,000 cap applies only to cash benefits for class members.
What You Need to File
The online claim form asks for the LoginID and PIN printed on the notice EFI’s administrator sent. Anyone who cannot find them can request them by giving their full name and mailing address. The printable claim form asks for the LoginID only if known, and it can be mailed or emailed instead.
The $75 alternative payment and the lost-time payment require no documents. Ordinary and extraordinary loss claims require receipts or similar records; the notice says self-prepared notes can support other proof but are not enough by themselves. Extraordinary losses also have to be unreimbursed, and the claimant must show they tried to prevent or recover them.
Dates
| November 23, 2026 | Deadline to opt out or object. |
| December 22, 2026 | Online claims submitted, or paper claims with any documents postmarked. |
| January 26, 2027, 8:30 a.m. ET | Final approval hearing in Courtroom 3 of the Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord, New Hampshire. |
The hearing date and format can change, and updates are posted on the settlement website. Payments go out only after final approval and the resolution of any appeals; no payment date had been announced as of October 3, 2026.
How to File
Claims are filed on the official EFI Data Settlement website, run by the administrator, Simpluris, which also posts the printable claim form, the notice and the settlement agreement. The form lets claimants choose an electronic payment method such as PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. Our sister site tracks the EFI data breach settlement and will note any change to the hearing or payment schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the EFI $75 payment be combined with lost time or losses?
No. The $75 Alternative Cash Payment replaces every other cash option. Claimants choose either the alternative payment or some combination of ordinary losses, lost time and extraordinary losses. Credit monitoring can be added to either choice.
What does the $300,000 cap mean for my payment?
All cash benefits together are capped at $300,000. If valid claims add up to more, every payment is reduced proportionally. Attorneys’ fees and service awards are paid by EFI separately and do not count against the cap.
What is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary losses?
Ordinary losses, up to $300, are routine costs like credit report or freeze fees, ID replacement and postage. Extraordinary losses, up to $5,000, are money lost to identity theft or fraud that the claimant shows was caused by the incident and was not reimbursed. Both need receipts or similar records.
Do I need my LoginID and PIN?
To file online, yes. If you cannot find them, you can request them by giving your full name and mailing address. The printable claim form asks for the LoginID only if known.
When is the EFI claim deadline?
Online claims must be submitted, and mailed claims postmarked, by December 22, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is November 23, 2026.
How are EFI payments sent?
The claim form offers electronic options including PayPal, Venmo and Zelle. Payments are made only after final approval and any appeals.
Sources
- Official settlement website, notice, FAQs and claim form — EFI Data Settlement, administered by Simpluris.
- Settlement agreement, Hibbard, Nelson v. Electronics for Imaging, Inc., Case No. 217-2025-CV-00528, Superior Court of Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- OpenClassActions.com — Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Data Breach Settlement.
Source and credit: the settlement terms, deadlines and benefit details described above are drawn from our sister site’s reporting — OpenClassActions.com: Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Data Breach Settlement — which tracks this case against the court-approved notice and the official settlement website and is updated as the court rules.
Legal Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news site, not a law firm and not the settlement administrator, and is not affiliated with any party to the case described. The allegations are allegations; unless a court has ruled, the defendants deny wrongdoing and no court has decided the merits. Deadlines, benefit amounts and payment timing can change as the court and the administrator act, so confirm current status on the official settlement website. You never need to pay anyone to file a claim or to receive a settlement payment.