Tempel Steel Company Data Breach Settlement
Tempel Steel Company has reached a $175,000 class action settlement (Buckner v. Tempel Steel Company, LLC) following a data breach in February 2025 that compromised employees’ personal information. Affected individuals may file a claim by April 6, 2026.
What Happened?
Tempel Steel Company, a steel manufacturing firm, experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of current and former employees, potentially including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial account information, and other identifying data. The lawsuit alleges Tempel Steel failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect employee records from unauthorized access.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible if you are a current or former employee of Tempel Steel Company whose personal information was compromised in the February 2025 data breach. Affected individuals should have received a breach notification letter. Check the official settlement website for eligibility details.
What Benefits Are Available?
Eligible class members may receive:
- Up to $1,000 for documented ordinary out-of-pocket losses
- Up to $4,000 for extraordinary losses related to the breach
- An estimated $25 pro-rata flat payment for all eligible class members
- Credit monitoring services
How to File Before the Deadline
Submit your claim through the official Tempel Steel data breach settlement website. Include documentation of any expenses incurred as a result of the breach.
- Claim Deadline: April 6, 2026
- Settlement Amount: $175,000
- Case Type: Employee data breach
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