Manitou Security Incident Settlement
If your personal information was exposed during the December 2023 cyber-attack on Manitou Equipment America and Manitou North America, you may automatically receive a cash payment from a $487,500 class action settlement. Read below to confirm eligibility, estimate your share, and mark the key 2026 deadlines. Act now by reviewing the official notice and court documents.
Download the Long-Form Notice (PDF)Who Is Included?
You are a Class Member if Manitou’s records show that your information was stored on the systems accessed in the December 2023 cyber-attack and you received a mailed or emailed notice.
What Data Was Exposed?
- Full name & date of birth
- Social Security number
- Credit/debit card or bank account details
- IRS tax identification numbers
- Medical history, diagnoses, treatment, prescription, or health plan data
Settlement Benefits
- Automatic cash payment: The net Settlement Fund will be split equally among all participating class members—no claim form required.
- Total fund: $487,500 before deductions for notice, administration, attorneys’ fees, and service awards.
- Estimated class size: 11,414 individuals, meaning each payment will be distributed after court-approved deductions.
Exact payout amounts will depend on how many people opt out and the Court-approved costs.
Key Deadlines
- Notification mailing: December 5, 2025
- Opt-out deadline: February 4, 2026
- Objection deadline: February 4, 2026
- Final approval hearing: March 5, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST
Your Options
- Do nothing: Stay in the class and automatically receive a payment. You give up the right to sue Manitou over these claims.
- Opt out: Exclude yourself by February 4, 2026 to keep the right to file your own lawsuit. You will not receive settlement money.
- Object: Tell the Court why you disagree with the settlement by February 4, 2026. You will still receive payment if the settlement is approved.
For complete details, visit the official settlement site at manitousettlement.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Manitou Security Incident Settlement about?
The settlement resolves a lawsuit alleging that a December 2023 cyber-attack exposed personal and medical data stored on Manitou’s computer systems. Manitou denies wrongdoing but agreed to pay $487,500 to end litigation.
Do I need to file a claim to get paid?
No. Payments will be issued automatically to all class members who do not opt out.
How much money will I get?
The exact amount depends on administrative costs and how many people stay in the class. The net fund will be divided equally among all participating members.
Can I still sue Manitou?
You can only sue separately if you opt out of the settlement by February 4, 2026. Doing nothing waives that right.
When will payments be sent?
If the Court grants final approval on March 5, 2026 and any appeals are resolved, payments will be issued as soon as administratively feasible—often within a few months.