Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies Data Breach Settlement

Individuals in the United States whose personally identifiable information the Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies data breach discovered on or about October 2024 compromised may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $4,250 plus a pro rata cash payment and credit monitoring from a class action settlement. The cybersecurity incident impacted approximately 67,000 people.

Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies LLC agreed to settle a class action lawsuit claiming unauthorized access to its systems exposed sensitive personal information. The plaintiffs alleged the company failed to adequately protect consumer data, resulting in a data breach.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose personal information the Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies data breach announced in or around October 2024 compromised.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Ordinary out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $750 for documented, unreimbursed expenses due to the data breach. Eligible expenses include unreimbursed bank fees, postage, gas for local travel and fees for credit reports or monitoring purchased due to the breach.
• Extraordinary out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $3,500 for documented, unreimbursed losses from identity theft or fraud related to the breach. This includes monetary losses from falsified tax returns or losses due fraud or identity theft. Losses must have occurred after the data incident and before the claims deadline. Class members must also show they made reasonable efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement for the loss.
• Cash payment: All class members can submit a claim for a $50 pro rata cash payment. 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 with $1,000,000 in identity theft/fraud insurance.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Advanced Recovery Data Incident Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479

The claim deadline is Aug. 24, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Mailed claims require the unique claim ID from the settlement notice the class member received.
• Online claims require the login and password from the settlement notice the class member received.
• Ordinary out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, such as receipts or other proof of expenses.
• Extraordinary out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts, invoices, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges, police reports and other proof of fraud or identity theft the data breach caused.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Paper check mailed to the address provided (only option for mailed claims)

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $315,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,500
• Credit monitoring and out-of-pocket loss reimbursements: Total determined by number of claims filed
• Cash payments to class members: Up to $325,000

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: July 24, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Aug. 24, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 24, 2026

When is the Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies 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 is there a class action settlement?

The class action settlement resolves claims that Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies LLC failed to protect personal information, resulting in a data breach the company discovered in October 2024. The plaintiffs claimed the company’s inadequate security practices led to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website
3. Official claim form