Last day to file a claim in ParkMobile's $32.8M settlement is here: What to know
The company was accused of harming impacted consumers long-term by failing to secure their data.
If you were affected by the 2021 data breach that exposed 20 million ParkMobile users' data, Wednesday is the last day to file a claim.
In January, the digital parking app agreed to a $32.8 million settlement after the data breach exposed millions of users' information, according to Paste BN's previous reporting.
The breach happened in March 2021, and a class action lawsuit was filed in Georgia federal court two months later on behalf of Tyler Baker and "all others similarly situated."
As with any settlement, ParkMobile's agreement to pay does not mean they admitted to wrongdoing, but rather that involved parties decided this was a better course of action than a lengthy trial process. Even so, millions are now up for grabs.
Here's everything to know, including how to file a claim.
What is ParkMobile?
ParkMobile is an app that allows users to park for parking in the moment or reserve a spot for later.
The app acts as a digital parking meter, but instead of a meter in front of the spot that requires people to pay with coins, it's app can be downloaded on a smartphone and allows users to pay for parking straight from the app.
What was ParkMobile accused of?
The suit alleged that Baker experienced "abnormal activity" in his PayPal account linked to ParkMobile and was forced to spend "valuable time" mitigating these activities, changing passwords and monitoring the account.
ParkMobile was accused of harming impacted consumers long-term by failing to secure their data and therefore exposing them to identity theft, fraud and the need to spend time securing related accounts.
What's in the ParkMobile settlement?
In total, the settlement adds up to about $32.8 million.
ParkMobile will provide $9 million in funds for class members claiming payments, as well as $300,000 for administration fees. $21 million has also been made available to supply class members with in-app credits if they do not claim a cash payment.
An additional $2.5 million will also be allocated to ParkMobile to implement improved security measures.
An approval hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2025, to officially greenlight the settlement.
Who's entitled to payment in the ParkMobile settlement?
If you received a notification from ParkMobile about the "2021 Data Security Incident," you are considered a settlement class member. Members were also sent notice of this class action settlement via email.
If you received either notice, you are eligible to submit a claim and are automatically considered a class member in the settlement.
Eligible members who do nothing will remain part of the settlement but will only receive a code from ParkMobile for a $1.00 credit in the ParkMobile App that is good for up to a year.
How do I claim compensation in the ParkMobile data breach settlement?
Members who want to receive a cash payment must submit a claim form, which can be found and submitted online or via mail.
The claim form must be submitted through one of the following methods:
- Via the settlement website at www.ParkMobileSettlement.com
- Mailed to ParkMobile Data Security Incident, Attn: Claim Forms, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103
When is the last day to submit a claim?
Electronic claims must be submitted by March 5, 2025, and physical mail must be postmarked on or before that date.
The amount each member can receive is capped at $25.
Can I opt out of the settlement?
It is too late to opt out of the settlement.
To be excluded, members would have had to opt out before February 3, 2025, and needed to have sent a letter by mail stating that they want to be excluded from the Settlement in Baker, et al. v. ParkMobile, LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-02182-SCJ to the address listed above.