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Motility Software Settlement: Approved, Not Yet Paid

By Recording Law Editorial TeamReviewed September 9, 20268 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motility Software Solutions data breach settlement real?

Yes. It stems from In Re: Motility Data Breach Litigation, case number 3:25-cv-00330, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Dayton. As of September 9, 2026 the court has granted final approval; it entered the final approval order on August 19, 2026, after the August 14, 2026 hearing.

I never used Motility. Why did I get a notice?

Motility Software Solutions sells dealership management software to RV, auto, marine, and powersports dealers; it does not sell to consumers directly. If a dealership you did business with used Motility's software, your information could have been stored in its systems even though you never interacted with Motility yourself.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

The claim deadline was August 7, 2026, and it has passed; the administrator is no longer accepting claim forms. The exclusion deadline and the objection deadline were also August 7, 2026, though they were different actions: excluding yourself removed you from the class and any payment, while objecting kept you in the class and let you tell the court you thought the settlement was unfair.

How much money will I actually get?

Most class members should expect Cash Payment B, a no-proof flat payment of approximately $75 that is subject to pro-rata adjustment based on how many people file. Cash Payment A can reimburse documented losses up to $5,000, but only with supporting records.

Does a written statement about my losses count as proof for Cash Payment A?

No. Cash Payment A requires real documentation, such as phone records, correspondence, or receipts tied to the breach. A personal declaration alone does not satisfy the documentation requirement, and a claim supported only by a statement is processed as if you had chosen Cash Payment B, the approximately $75 no-proof option, rather than being paid at the documented-loss rate.

Do I have to choose between the cash payment and credit monitoring?

No. Two years of free credit monitoring was available to every class member who filed a claim, regardless of whether they claimed Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B.

Has the settlement received final approval?

Yes. The court held the final approval hearing on August 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Walter H. Rice and entered its final approval order on August 19, 2026. No payout date has been set, and the claim, exclusion and objection deadlines all passed on August 7, 2026.

Will this settlement payment be taxed?

It depends on what the payment is meant to replace, and the IRS has not issued settlement-specific guidance for this case. Consult a tax professional and see IRS Publication 4345 for general guidance on the taxability of lawsuit settlements.

What should I do if I think my identity has already been misused because of this breach?

Report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan, and consider placing a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The Motility claim window closed on August 7, 2026, so a new claim is no longer possible.

How to tell a settlement notice is real

Check the case name, case number, and court against the official settlement site. Go to that site directly instead of clicking a link in an email or text. Nobody legitimate will call, text, or email out of the blue asking for your Social Security number, bank account, or card details, and nobody will charge you to file. Report anyone who does at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not affiliated with any settlement.

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We do not process claims and we never collect your claim information. You cannot file a claim on RecordingLaw.com. To file, opt out, object, or check your status, use only the official settlement administrator identified above. We link to it for your convenience.

Filing a legitimate claim is free. No legitimate settlement or administrator will charge you a fee to file, or ask for your Social Security number, bank, or card details by unsolicited call, text, or email. If someone does, it is likely a scam. Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Deadlines, amounts, and approval status change and are set by the court. We verify against the official administrator and court records, but confirm the current details on the official site before acting. Nothing here guarantees eligibility, a payment, or any amount. Settlement payments may be taxable. See IRS Publication 4345. and consult a tax professional. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Affiliate disclosure.

Updates

Updated settlement status and dates: FACTUAL: the page said 'Final approval has not yet been granted' in KeyTakeaway 5, in the body and in an FAQ. It was granted: the official Documents page read 2026-09-09 links 'Motility Final Approval Order entered 8.19.

Sources and References

  1. Motility Data Breach Litigation - Official Settlement Website(motilitydatabreachlitigation.com)
  2. IdentityTheft.gov - Report Identity Theft and Get a Recovery Plan(identitytheft.gov).gov
  3. FTC Consumer Advice: Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts(consumer.ftc.gov).gov
  4. IRS Publication 4345: Settlements - Taxability(irs.gov).gov
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