SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement: Claims Closed, Approval Heard
A February 2024 breach at the bank produced a $1.5 million settlement with claims up to $3,500. The window closed on 15 June 2026 — here is the status and what still matters for account holders.
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What the Case Was About
SouthState Bank, N.A. suffered a data breach in February 2024 that exposed customer information. Multiple lawsuits were consolidated into a single action — Gregory Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A. — bringing claims for negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment, and alleging the bank failed to implement proper cybersecurity protocols. SouthState agreed to a $1.5 million settlement without admitting wrongdoing.
Case Details
Timely claimants could receive up to $3,500 for documented losses — bank fees, credit monitoring charges, credit freeze costs, professional fees, replacement costs, communication charges and fraudulent charges — plus a pro rata share of the net settlement fund after documented-loss payments were deducted, and one year of free credit monitoring with one-bureau monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Opt-outs and objections were due 15 May 2026, claims 15 June 2026, and the final approval hearing was held 22 June 2026. Official site: southstatebankdatasettlement.com.
Status as of 24 August 2026
If You Missed the Deadline
The 15 June 2026 deadline has passed and late claims are not accepted. Banking breaches deserve continued attention regardless: freeze your credit at all three bureaus, review statements for small test charges (fraudsters often probe with tiny amounts before larger ones), and consider changing online banking credentials if you have not since early 2024. Keep the notification letter as documentation.
What Filed Claimants Should Expect
The Case, Step by Step
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February 2024 — the breach
Customer information is exposed in a data breach at SouthState Bank.
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Litigation and consolidation
Multiple lawsuits are consolidated as Maricle v. SouthState Bank, N.A., alleging negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment.
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15 May 2026 — opt-out and objection deadline
The last day for class members to exclude themselves or object to the settlement's terms.
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15 June 2026 — claims close
The claim filing deadline passes. Late submissions are not accepted.
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22 June 2026 — final approval hearing
The court hears final approval of the $1.5 million settlement. Distribution follows approval and any appeals.
Three Things to Ignore
A closed claim window with payments still pending is standard territory for impostors.
“File your SouthState Bank claim now”
The deadline was 15 June 2026 and late claims are not accepted. Any page inviting a claim today describes a process that no longer exists.
A fee to release or track your payment
Court-appointed administrators never charge class members to check a claim or receive payment. Every such request is fraud.
Calls asking you to confirm bank details
The stolen data is what makes these calls sound credible. Administrators communicate through the official settlement website and mail, not unsolicited calls.
Common Questions
Can I still file a claim?
No. The deadline was 15 June 2026 and the settlement does not accept late claims.
What did the settlement pay?
Up to $3,500 for documented losses, plus a pro rata share of the net fund, plus one year of credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance.
How much is the pro rata share?
It depends on how many valid claims were filed against the $1.5 million fund after documented-loss payments, fees and administration are deducted. No figure exists until validation completes.
I bank with SouthState but got no notice. Was I affected?
Class membership followed the bank's records of whose data was involved. If you received no notice, your information was likely not in the affected set.
When will payments arrive?
After the 22 June 2026 approval becomes effective and any appeals resolve, then claim validation — late 2026 into 2027 realistically.
Did SouthState admit fault?
No. The bank settled while denying wrongdoing, which is standard in class settlements.
How do I verify this page?
Through southstatebankdatasettlement.com and the court docket for Maricle v. SouthState Bank. Details reflect what we could confirm as of 24 August 2026.
Separate from this case: were you injured in the last 2 years?
Class-action payouts are fixed amounts through an administrator. A personal injury claim is a different case — and often worth far more. Free estimate, no obligation.