A settlement has been reached with Belle Tire Distributors, Inc. (“Belle Tire” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the targeted cyberattack on Belle Tire’s computer systems that occurred in June 2024 (the “Data Security Incident”). Certain files that contained private information were accessed. These files may have contained personal information such as names; address; date of birth; social security numbers; or driver’s license numbers.
The lawsuit is called In Re: Belle Tire Distributors, Inc. Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 2:24-cv-12966. It is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (the “Litigation”). Belle Tire denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation.
If you previously received notice of the Data Security Incident, Belle Tire’s records indicate that you are a Class Member and entitled to benefits under the Settlement. You may have received a previous notice directly from Belle Tire.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement carefully and completely.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive payment from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is here. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and email or mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. | July 27, 2026 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no benefit or payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | July 27, 2026 |
Object to the Settlement and/or attend a hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | July 27, 2026 |
Do nothing | Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits or payments from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Claim Deadline
7/27/2026
Objection Deadline
7/27/2026
Opt-Out Deadline
7/27/2026
Final Approval Hearing
9/2/2026 at 10:00 a.m.