Phil Smith Data Settlement

 If Phil Smith Management, Inc. d/b/a Phil Smith Automotive Group (“Defendant”) Notified You of a Security Incident, You May be Eligible For Benefits From a Class Action Settlement.

 

This is not a solicitation from a lawyer, junk mail, or an advertisement. A court authorized this Notice.

• A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit known as William Gillis v. Phil Smith Management, Inc. d/b/a Phil Smith Automotive Group, Case No. 6:25-CV-61610-MD (“Lawsuit”), filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division.

• This Lawsuit arises out of unauthorized access to Defendant’s systems and certain files containing sensitive and/or personal information including, but not limited to, names, driver’s license or state identification number and Social Security number (collectively “Personal Information”) and which was discovered by Defendant on or about February 8, 2025 (the “Security Incident”). Defendant disagrees with Plaintiff’s claims and denies any wrongdoing.

• All Settlement Class Members can receive the following benefits from the Settlement: (1) up to $5000.00 for documented out-of-pocket expenses or (2) alternative cash payment, and (3) three years of Credit Monitoring.

• You are included in this Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if you were mailed written notification that indicated your Personal Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Security Incident discovered by Defendant in February 2025.

• Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you do or do not act. Read this Notice carefully.

Your legal rights & options in this settlement

Action	Summary of Legal Rights
Submit a Claim	You must submit a Valid Claim to get money from this Settlement. Claim Forms must be submitted online by April 27, 2026, if mailed, postmarked no later than April 27, 2026.
Exclude Yourself	Get out of the Settlement. Get no money. Keep your rights. This is the only option that allows you to keep your right to sue about the claims in this lawsuit. You will not get any money from the Settlement. Your request to exclude yourself must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2026.
File an Objection	Stay in the Settlement but tell the Court why you think the Settlement should not be approved. Objections must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2026.
Go to a Hearing	You can ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement, at your own expense. See Question 18 for more details. The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for April 29, 2026.