Comcast is inching closer to closing the book on a sweeping legal battle born from a 2023 cyber intrusion that may have exposed sensitive data belonging to more than 30 million current and former customers.
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania last week granted preliminary approval to a proposed $117.5 million settlement, bringing Comcast within striking distance of resolving two dozen class-action lawsuits that have followed the company like a long digital shadow.
What Customers Could Receive
If the agreement survives a final court review, affected customers would be offered a menu of remedies:
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Three years of financial monitoring and identity theft protection
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A choice between reimbursement for documented losses up to $10,000 or a $50 cash payment
The deal represents a fork in the road: proof-based compensation for those who can document harm, or a flat payout for those who cannot.
Comcast Denies Liability
Comcast did not oppose preliminary approval of the settlement. But in court filings, the Philadelphia-based telecommunications giant made clear it disputes the plaintiffs’ version of events and denies any legal responsibility for the breach.
Neither Comcast representatives nor its legal team responded to requests for comment.
