Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach Settlement
If you live in the United States and your personal information was compromised in the Dairy Farmers of America data incident, you can file a claim. Receiving a notice of the incident puts you in the class. The alternative cash payment is expected at $55 with no proof required, and you can add two years of credit monitoring. The deadline is October 14, 2026.
- Payout up to $55
- Payment Subject to pro rata adjustment
- Deadline October 14, 2026
- Proof required No
- Category Data breach
- Administrator DFA Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator
- Updated September 5, 2026
What this settlement covers
Resided in the United States and had Personal Information compromised in the Dairy Farmers of America Data Incident, including individuals who received notice of the Data Incident.
The class covers United States residents whose personal information was compromised in the incident, including everyone sent a notice about it. The case is Jason Buhl v. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., No. WY-2026-CV-000143, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
What you can claim
- A one-time alternative cash payment expected at $55, with no proof required.
- Two years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring, if you choose to enroll.
How payment works
The $55 is subject to pro rata reduction if total cash claims exceed the aggregate cap of $475,000, so a heavily subscribed claims period lowers every payment. You choose how to be paid: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, a virtual prepaid card or a physical check. Out-of-pocket loss claims are part of the settlement but are not filed through Sparrow.
How to file your claim
- Create your account. Sign up for Sparrow in under 2 minutes. We'll match you with all eligible settlements.
- We pre-fill your form. Sparrow auto-fills the claim form with your information. Just review and submit.
- Get your payout. The settlement administrator processes your claim and sends payment directly to you.
You can also file directly with the settlement administrator. Read the official settlement notice for the full terms.
Mailed claim forms go to:
DFA Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement AdministratorP.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
What the claim form asks for:
- Login ID
- Credit Monitoring
Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach Settlement FAQs
Common questions about this class action settlement.
Who is covered?
People who resided in the United States and had personal information compromised in the Dairy Farmers of America data incident, including anyone who received notice of it. The case is Jason Buhl v. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Is the $55 guaranteed?
No. It is the expected amount, subject to pro rata reduction if total cash claims exceed the $475,000 aggregate cap. An aggregate cap works as a ceiling on the whole class rather than on one person, so the more valid claims come in, the smaller each individual payment. The final number is set after the claims period closes.
Do I need documentation?
Not for the alternative cash payment or for the credit monitoring. Both are available without proof. The settlement also covers out-of-pocket losses for class members who can document them, but those claims are filed directly with the settlement administrator rather than through Sparrow.
How will I be paid?
You pick a payment method when you file: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, a virtual prepaid card or a physical check. Electronic methods generally arrive sooner once payments start. Payment begins after final approval and the resolution of any appeals, not when the claims deadline passes.
When is the deadline?
Claims must be submitted online, by email, or postmarked by mail no later than October 14, 2026. The official site is DFADataSettlement.com. Court-set deadlines in class action settlements are firm, and administrators do not have discretion to accept late claims.
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