No Proof Required
Muscatine Power & Water $525K Data Breach Settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed September 20, 2026 · ✓ verified against https://muscatinedatabreach.com/ + /faq read 2026-09-19
Not sure if this settlement applies to you?
Take our 60-second eligibility quiz to find every settlement you qualify for — including this one.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- Muscatine Power and Water identified you as impacted by the January 2024 data incident — including everyone sent a breach notice (mailed around September 10, 2026)
- The accessed files may have contained names and Social Security numbers
- No documentation is needed for the attested-time payment; unsure members can call the administrator at (866) 607-8944
How Much Can You Get?
From a $525,000 fund (after fees, service awards, and administration are paid first): attested time at $20 per hour for up to five hours — $100 maximum, no receipts; documented out-of-pocket expenses up to $500 (credit reports, monitoring, freezes, ID replacement, postage — receipts required, self-made notes alone insufficient); and documented extraordinary losses from identity theft or fraud up to $5,000, where the loss probably traces to the incident and you tried to mitigate it. Loss windows run January 26, 2024 through October 26, 2026.How to File Your Claim
File with the administrator:
- Submit the Claim Form online at the official settlement site — the fastest route — or download and mail it, by October 26, 2026
- For the time payment, attest your hours (up to five at $20); for expense and loss claims, attach receipts or records tying the cost to the incident
- Opt-outs and objections are due October 9, 2026; the final approval hearing is December 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
File this one with the administrator
Class Action Buddy does not file this settlement for you — use the official claim process above. What the app does do is watch the open settlements list and tell you when a new one matches your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the Muscatine Power & Water $525K Data Breach Settlement?
The current deadline to file a claim is Oct 26, 2026. Claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, so allow about a week for delivery if you are not filing online.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Muscatine Power & Water $525K Data Breach Settlement?
No proof of purchase is required — you can typically file based on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging. You also do not need a Claimant ID or PIN to file.
How do I file a claim for the Muscatine Power & Water $525K Data Breach Settlement?
File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.
How much does the Muscatine Power and Water settlement pay?
Up to $100 for attested time (five hours at $20, no receipts), up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses, and up to $5,000 for documented identity-theft losses — all from a $525,000 fund that pays court-approved fees and administration first.
Who is in the Cox v. Muscatine Power and Water class?
Everyone Muscatine identified as impacted by the January 2024 cyberattack, including all who were sent a data breach notice. The accessed files may have contained names and Social Security numbers; Muscatine denies wrongdoing.
Do I need receipts to file a Muscatine claim?
Not for the attested-time payment — you certify up to five hours spent on things like changing passwords or investigating suspicious activity. Receipts are required for the out-of-pocket and extraordinary-loss tiers, and self-prepared notes alone are not enough.
What is the deadline for the Muscatine settlement?
Claims are due October 26, 2026, online or by mail. Opting out or objecting closes October 9, 2026, and the final approval hearing in the District Court of Muscatine County, Iowa is December 17, 2026.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — muscatinedatabreach.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
Class Action Buddy is an independent directory and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the settlement administrator or the court. This page is general information, not legal advice. See how we verify settlements.
Ready to File Your Claim?
We're adding new settlements regularly. Download the app to get notified when this one is available.
Download Class Action Buddy →Get Notified About New Settlements
We find new class action settlements every week. Get alerts so you never miss free money.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. We respect your privacy.