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Individuals residing in the United States whose personal information the ABC Legal Services data breach that occurred in August 2024 may have compromised could be eligible to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement. The cyberattack impacted 245,808 people.
ABC Legal Services LLC agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging a data security incident the company discovered in November 2024 potentially exposed personal information belonging to thousands of individuals. The plaintiffs claimed negligence, unjust enrichment, breach of implied contract, violations of New York General Business Law § 349, violations of the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practice Act, invasion of privacy and violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?
Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose personal information the ABC Legal Services data breach discovered in November 2024 potentially compromised, including those who received notice of the incident.
How much are settlement payments?
Class members have the following benefit options:
- Out-of-pocket losses: All class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses traceable to the data breach.
- Pro rata cash payment: Class members can claim a pro rata cash payment estimated at $50 and capped at $450. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the number of claims filed.
- Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of one-bureau credit monitoring, which includes dark web monitoring, real-time inquiry alerts and $1 million in identity theft insurance.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: ABC Legal Services Data Incident Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 668, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
The claim deadline is Sept. 28, 2026.
Required proof and claim information
- Online claims require the settlement claim ID from the settlement notice the class member received.
- Out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation showing the amount, date and nature of the loss. This may include receipts, bank or credit card statements and other proof of identity theft or fraud. Class members must include a brief description of each loss and whether they received any previous reimbursement.
Payout options
- Zelle
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Paper check mailed to the address provided
Settlement fund breakdown
The $2,500,000 settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $833,333.33 plus reasonable litigation costs and expenses
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $3,500 each
- Credit monitoring: Cost determined by the number of claims filed
- Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: Aug. 28, 2026
- Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 28, 2026
- Fairness hearing: Oct. 26, 2026
When is the ABC Legal Services data breach settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants after it completes claim processing and the court grants final approval of the settlement.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
This class action lawsuit claimed ABC Legal Services failed to adequately protect personal information, resulting in a data breach. The complaint alleged negligence, unjust enrichment, breach of implied contract and violations of several state consumer protection laws.
ABC Legal Services denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation and a possible trial.
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