A settlement has been reached with The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (“TCM” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the targeted cyberattack on TCM's computer network that occurred in July 2024 (the “Data Incident”), during which certain files containing private information were accessed. These files may have contained personal information related to Defendant’s job applicants, former employees, and current employees.
The lawsuit is called Flores v. The Computer Merchant, Ltd., Case No. 3:25-cv-00038. It is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California (the “Litigation”). TCM denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs, risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continued Litigation.
Your rights will be affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read the Notice carefully and completely.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits or payments from this Settlement (other than CyEx Financial Shield) is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online here. If you prefer, you may download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. | June 24, 2026 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You may choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no benefit or payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You may hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | June 9, 2026 |
Object to the Settlement and/or attend a Hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | June 29, 2026 |
Do nothing | Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits or payments from this Settlement (other than CyEx Financial Shield) and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
3/20/2026
Opt Out Deadline
6/9/2026
Claim Deadline
6/24/2026
Objection Deadline
6/29/2026
Final Approval Hearing
7/9/2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT