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Individuals whose personal information the June 2023 Akeela Inc. data breach compromised may be eligible to claim a cash payment and credit monitoring services from a class action settlement.
Akeela Inc. agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to protect sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth and medical diagnosis and treatment details, from a cybersecurity incident discovered in June 2023.
Who can file a claim?
The class includes all U.S. residents whose personal information the data incident Akeela discovered on or about June 22, 2023, compromised.
If an individual received a notice about this settlement, it is because Akeela’s records indicate they are a class member.
How much can class members get?
Class members are eligible to claim two types of benefits:
- A pro rata cash payment from the $50,000 settlement fund: The settlement administrator will calculate the cash payment amount by dividing the $50,000 settlement fund by the total number of valid and timely claims. This means the amount each class member receives depends on how many people file claims.
- Two years of CyEx Financial Shield identity theft protection and credit monitoring: All class members who submit a valid claim can enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield, which includes:
- Monitoring for fraud or identity theft
- Alerts for unauthorized financial transactions
- Monitoring of personal information associated with high-risk transactions
- Access to fraud resolution agents in the event of suspicious activity
How to claim a data breach payment
Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 25, 2026.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Akeela Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
Required information
To file an online claim form, class members must log in with the unique ID and PIN located on the settlement notice they received.
Payout options
- Digital payment (online claims only)
- Paper check
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: $21,000
- Attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses: Up to $200,000
- Service awards to class representative: $1,000
- Payments to eligible class members and credit monitoring costs: $50,000
Important dates
- Final approval hearing: April 13, 2026
- Deadline to opt out: April 24, 2026
- Deadline to file a claim: May 25, 2026
When is the Akeela Inc. settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute payments and benefits to class members after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged Akeela Inc. failed to adequately protect personal information during a cybersecurity incident in June 2023, resulting in the potential exposure of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth and medical information.
Akeela Inc. denies any wrongdoing, but both parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks and uncertainties of continued litigation and to provide benefits to those affected.
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