HopSkipDrive, Inc., a California-based ridesharing service specializing in transportation for children and older adults, agreed to a $1.985 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit arising from a data breach between May 31 and June 10, 2023, that potentially compromised the personal information of approximately 155,394 individuals.
⚠️ Claim Deadline: April 14, 2026 — File Now! If your personal information was compromised in the HopSkipDrive data breach, file your claim at HopSkipDriveDataSettlement.com before the deadline to receive up to $5,000.
HopSkipDrive Settlement — Key Details
| Case Name | Benavides et al. v. HopSkipDrive Inc. (Case No. 23STCV31729) |
| Settlement Amount | $1,985,000 |
| Company | HopSkipDrive, Inc. |
| Data Breach Date | May 31 – June 10, 2023 |
| Individuals Affected | ~155,394 |
| Claim Filing Deadline | April 14, 2026 ⚠️ File Now |
| Opt-Out / Objection Deadline | March 16, 2026 (passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | May 19, 2026 |
| Max Documented Loss Payout | Up to $5,000 |
| Lost Time Compensation | Up to $125 |
| Alternative Cash Payment | ~$100 (no documentation required) |
| California Residents Bonus | Additional ~$250 statutory payment |
| Free Protection | 2 years of 3-bureau credit monitoring + identity theft insurance |
| Expected Payout | Late Summer 2026 (after final approval) |
| Settlement Website | HopSkipDriveDataSettlement.com |
Who Is Eligible?
- Individuals whose private information was compromised in the HopSkipDrive data breach (May 31 – June 10, 2023)
- Those who received a breach notification from HopSkipDrive in or around November 2023
- Must have a Notice ID and Confirmation Code from the settlement notice to file online
Settlement Payment Options
- Documented losses (up to $5,000): Out-of-pocket expenses from breach-related fraud or identity theft — with supporting documentation
- Lost time (~$125 max): Compensation for time spent resolving breach issues
- Alternative cash payment (~$100): Flat payment for those without documented losses — no proof required; subject to pro-rata adjustment
- California residents: Additional ~$250 statutory payment (pro-rata)
- Free 2-year identity protection: 3-bureau credit monitoring, identity theft insurance, fraud specialist access — for all filing class members
How to File
- Go to HopSkipDriveDataSettlement.com and click Submit Claim.
- Enter your Notice ID and Confirmation Code.
- Fill in details, upload documentation if claiming documented losses, select payment method.
- Submit before April 14, 2026.
Settlement Timeline
- Claim deadline: April 14, 2026 ⚠️
- Final Approval Hearing: May 19, 2026
- Expected payout: Late Summer 2026