Overview

• The 49ers agreed to settle a class action lawsuit with nearly 21,000 plaintiffs related to a February 2022 cyberattack.
• The settlement provides up to $2,000 for ordinary expenses and up to $7,500 for documented extraordinary expenses, plus two years of identity protection services..
• California residents will receive $85 in additional compensation.
• The four law firms handling the case will split $170,000 in legal fees.
• The 49ers must hire an executive vice president of technology, add a dedicated cybersecurity professional, provide new security training, update security policies, and strengthen technical security measures like password rules and monitoring.