If you got a breach notice from The Gill Corporation, you can file for reimbursement of documented losses before the July 20, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
The Gill Corporation, a California-based manufacturer of aerospace, defense, and marine products, has agreed to a $300,000 settlement to resolve a class action over a data breach the company discovered in June 2024. According to the case, an unauthorized actor accessed sensitive personal information in the company's systems on or around June 23, 2024. State breach notices indicate roughly 3,232 people were affected. The Gill Corporation denies any wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.The case is captioned Ansar v. The Gill Corporation. The court granted preliminary approval on March 16, 2026, and a final approval hearing is scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes United States residents whose personal information was compromised in The Gill Corporation data breach discovered in June 2024 and who were sent notice of the incident. If you received a settlement notice with a unique identifier, you are part of the class. The settlement notice is the simplest way to confirm your eligibility and the identifier you will need to file online.How Much Can You Get?
Class members may submit a claim for reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the breach — for example, unreimbursed fraud charges, bank fees, or the cost of credit-monitoring or identity-protection services — with supporting documentation. The eligible loss window runs from June 23, 2024 through August 22, 2025. The official settlement website is the authoritative source for the full menu of benefits, including any flat cash payment or credit-monitoring option and any per-claim caps, so confirm your specific options there before filing.How to File a Claim
You can file online or by mail using the claim form available on the official settlement website. To file online, you will need the unique identifier (such as a Notice ID or Class Member ID) printed on your settlement notice. If you are claiming documented out-of-pocket losses, attach the supporting records (receipts, bank or credit-card statements, or bills). If you lost or never received your notice, use the contact form on the official settlement website to request your filing information. All claims must be submitted by July 20, 2026.Beware of Scams
Legitimate settlement administrators do not ask you to pay a fee to receive your payment, and they do not request your full Social Security number or banking login by unsolicited phone call, text, or email. File only through the official settlement website and ignore anyone who contacts you demanding payment or sensitive credentials to "release" your funds.Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for The Gill Corporation data breach settlement?
The settlement covers U.S. residents whose personal information was compromised in The Gill Corporation data breach discovered around June 2024 and who were sent notice of the incident. If you received a settlement notice, you are a class member.
How much can I get?
You can claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the breach, with supporting records. Check the official settlement website for any additional cash or credit-monitoring benefit and the exact claim options.
What is the claim deadline?
Claim forms must be submitted online or by mail by July 20, 2026. The court will consider final approval at a hearing scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Filing requires the unique identifier printed on your settlement notice, so proof of class membership is required. Documented out-of-pocket loss claims also require supporting records such as receipts, bank statements, or bills. Verify the exact requirements on the official settlement website.
Sources
- Ansar v. The Gill Corporation — data breach class action settlement.
- Official settlement website — TGC Settlement.
- Vermont Attorney General — The Gill Corporation Data Breach Notice to Consumers (September 2024).
