Mullinax Ford data breach settlement
Marino, et al. v. Mullinax Ford of Central Florida Inc.
Also known as Mullinax data breach; Mullinax Car Dealership Settlement; Marino v. Mullinax Ford; 2026-CA-004289-O
The lawsuit claimed hackers got into Mullinax Ford's network in December 2025 and reached SSNs and other data.
Copied from the official notice. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You could get
- $50 Up to $3,000 for losses you can show with paperwork.
Source
“Cash Payment C - Alternative Cash Payment in the amount of $50.00.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page (27 questions). Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You need
- No receipt needed Needs the code from your notice Notice ID from your notice (the online form asks for the Notice ID and Confirmation Code; there is an option if you got no notice) Some paperwork: describes the claim form only
Source
“Claims must be for actual, out-of-pocket monetary losses documented by receipts, invoices, or similar third-party records.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page (27 questions). Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Who can file
- U.S. citizens in Mullinax Ford data incident found February 2026
Source
“The Settlement Class includes: 4,038 United States citizens whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident discovered by Mullinax Ford of Central Florida, Inc. in February 2026.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Source
“The Settlement Class includes the 4,038 United States citizens whose Private Information was allegedly compromised in the Data Incident discovered by Defendant in February 2026, as alleged in Plaintiffs’ Amended Class Action Complaint, including all those who received notice of the purported Data Incident from the Defendant.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page (27 questions). Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Time to file
- About 4 minutes
Source
Our estimate of how long the official claim form takes. The notice does not say.
From the official site: mullinaxcardealershipsettlement.com. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
Free. The official site never charges.
Quick answers
How much is the Mullinax Ford data breach settlement payout?
$50. Up to $3,000 for losses you can show with paperwork.
Where is the Mullinax Ford data breach settlement claim form?
On the official site, www.mullinaxcardealershipsettlement.com. Filing is free. The last day to file is Nov 23, 2026.
Open the claim form on www.mullinaxcardealershipsettlement.com
When will the Mullinax Ford data breach settlement pay?
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Dec 8, 2026.
Is the Mullinax Ford data breach settlement legit?
The settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) is Angeion, and the official site is www.mullinaxcardealershipsettlement.com. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
Compare yourself to the official class definition
You may be included if you are a U.S. citizen whose data was potentially compromised in the Mullinax Ford incident found in February 2026.
It covers the 4,038 people in the class, including all who received notice of the incident from Mullinax.
You are not included if you are Mullinax or its parents, officers, directors or affiliates, a judge on the case or their staff or family.
Check each condition yourself. The boxes are only for you; nothing is sent or stored.
The Settlement Class includes the 4,038 United States citizens whose Private Information was allegedly compromised in the Data Incident discovered by Defendant in February 2026, as alleged in Plaintiffs’ Amended Class Action Complaint, including all those who received notice of the purported Data Incident from the Defendant.
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page (27 questions)
This checklist is for guidance only and can be wrong. Only the court's definition decides. Read the official wording before you file.
Official payout table
The amounts the settlement itself sets. We do not work out a personal amount.
| Option and condition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alternative Cash Payment (no documents)Set amount | $50 |
| Lost time ($25 an hour, up to 3 hours)The most one claim can get | Up to $75 |
| Losses you can show with paperwork (third-party records needed)The most one claim can get | Up to $3,000 |
The $50 payment is only for people who do not claim losses you can show with paperwork or lost time.
Settlement Class Members who timely submit a Valid Claim Form may elect to receive two (2) years of one-bureau Credit Monitoring and select one of the following Cash Payment options: ... Cash Payment A – Documented Losses. Up to $3,000.00 in cash compensation for unreimbursed Documented Losses incurred as a result of the Data Incident. ... Cash Payment B – Lost Time. Settlement Class Members may also submit a claim for reimbursement of time spent addressing or researching issues related to the Data Incident at a rate of $25.00 per hour, for up to three (3) hours (up to $75.00 total). ... Settlement Class Members who do not submit a claim for Documented Losses or reimbursement for Lost Time may claim the Alternative Cash Payment. ... Cash Payment C - Alternative Cash Payment in the amount of $50.00.
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page (27 questions)
Estimates can change with the number of valid claims and court deductions. Guidance only.
How to file
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Find the code from your notice
- Notice ID from your notice (the online form asks for the Notice ID and Confirmation Code; there is an option if you got no notice)
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Gather what you need
No proof of purchase is required.
- For documented losses: receipts, invoices or similar third-party records
- For lost time: the number of hours (1 to 3) you spent
- A payment choice: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card or check
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File online, or by mail
At www.mullinaxcardealershipsettlement.com, by Nov 23, 2026. Filing is free.
Or mail a paper claim form to:Mullinax Data Incident Settlement, Attn: Claim Forms, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The deadline note says: “Online by November 23, 2026, or by mail postmarked by November 23, 2026.” -
Save your confirmation
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again.
Confirm with the administrator before you act.
After you file
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Dec 8, 2026.
For context: First payments were issued 52 to 875 days after final approval, based on 15 settlements. Half were paid within 119 days. 1 of the 15 waited on appeals after approval.
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Case details
- Case
- Marino, et al. v. Mullinax Ford of Central Florida Inc.
- Court
- Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida
- Case number
- No. 2026-CA-004289-O
- Administrator
- Angeion
- Official site
- www.mullinaxcardealershipsettlement.com
- Settlement fund
- No fund figure stated; Mullinax pays administration costs, attorneys' fees ($140,000 requested) and service awards separately, without reducing class benefits
- Full payout terms
- $50 cash, or up to $3,000 for losses plus $75 for timeChoose one cash option. Option 1: up to $3,000 for documented losses (receipts, invoices or similar third-party records) and/or lost time at $25 per hour for up to 3 hours (up to $75). Option 2: a $50 Alternative Cash Payment for people who do not claim losses or lost time (the claim form asks for no documents for it). Anyone who files may also choose two years of one-bureau credit monitoring.
- Effort
- Easy, about 4 minutes
Other dates
- Opt-out (exclusion) deadline
- (ahead) source document
- Objection deadline
- (ahead) source document
- Final approval hearing
- (ahead) source document
The court’s exact words
The Settlement Class includes the 4,038 United States citizens whose Private Information was allegedly compromised in the Data Incident discovered by Defendant in February 2026, as alleged in Plaintiffs’ Amended Class Action Complaint, including all those who received notice of the purported Data Incident from the Defendant.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: The settlement concerns a data incident at Mullinax Ford of Central Florida, Inc.: the FAQ and notice call it the December 2025 Data Incident, and the class definition says it was discovered in February 2026. Per the lawsuit, names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information and driver's license or state ID information may have been accessed. The class is the 4,038 United States citizens whose information was allegedly compromised, including all who received notice from Mullinax. Excluded: Mullinax and its parents, subsidiaries, controlled entities, officers, directors, affiliates, legal representatives, heirs, predecessors, successors and assigns; any judge assigned to the case and their judicial staff and immediate family; and people who opt out.
Sources and checks (6)
Every fact people act on was copied from the official source and compared with it. How we check
- Official settlement website home page administrator site
- Official FAQ page (27 questions) administrator site
- Official paper claim form (PDF) administrator site
- Official online claim page (login text) administrator site
- Notice of final approval hearing (filed August 26, 2026) court record
- Plaintiffs' motion for final approval, with the administrator's declaration court record
What changedLast change Oct 29, 2026
- Page created. Claims open until November 23, 2026. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again. Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval; once it does, the payment status page shows what is known.
Opting out
To leave the settlement and keep your right to sue on your own, follow the official notice by Nov 9, 2026. If you opt out, you get no payment. Opting out and objecting have separate rules; we cannot tell you which is right for you.