Boart Longyear Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals who received a notice from Boart Longyear Co. regarding a June 2024 data breach may qualify to submit a claim for up to $4,480 in cash payments and additional benefits from a class action settlement.

Boart Longyear Company d/b/a Boart Longyear Group, Ltd. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to adequately protect personal information during a targeted cyberattack. The cybersecurity incident compromised sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, passport numbers, medical information and financial account details.

Who can file a data breach claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States.
• Boart Longyear sent them a notice concerning the June 2024 data incident.

How much is the class action settlement payout?

Class members can claim one or more of the following benefits:

• Out-of-pocket expenses: Class members can claim reimbursement for documented expenses up to $400. Eligible expenses include fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, freezing or unfreezing credit or replacing identification documents and postage for contacting banks. Expenses must have occurred between June 29, 2024, and March 12, 2026.
• Losses from identity theft or fraud: Class members who experienced financial losses due to identity theft or fraud likely caused by the data breach can claim up to $4,000. Claimants must show the incident most likely caused the loss, that they attempted to recover the loss through other means and that the loss is not already covered under out-of-pocket expenses. Losses must have occurred between June 29, 2024, and March 12, 2026.
• Reimbursement for lost time: Class members who spent time addressing issues the data breach caused can claim up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour for a maximum of $80. Claimants must briefly describe tasks performed, which may include changing passwords, monitoring accounts or researching the incident.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can enroll in two years of credit monitoring through one credit bureau at no cost. The service includes $1 million in identity theft insurance, real-time credit file monitoring, dark web scanning and comprehensive public records monitoring with access to fraud resolution agents.

How to claim a Boart Longyear class action settlement payment

To claim settlement benefits, class members can file a claim online or download, print and mail a PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. Class members may also email an electronic image of the completed claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is March 12, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Boart Longyear Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

Settlement administrator's email: info@BoartLongyearSettlement.com

Required proof and claim information

• All class members must provide their contact information, including their name, address, email and telephone number. Class members may also provide their notice ID, if known.
• For documented out-of-pocket expenses and identity theft or fraud losses, class members must provide reasonable third-party documentation of actual, unreimbursed losses fairly traceable to the data breach. Documentation may include receipts, bank statements or other records. Self-prepared documents alone are not sufficient but may supplement other documentation.
• For lost time reimbursement, class members must provide a brief written description of the activities they performed in response to the data breach, which may include changing passwords, monitoring accounts or researching the incident.
• For credit monitoring enrollment, class members do not need to submit documentation but must complete the claim form and indicate their election to enroll.

Payout options

• Physical check
• Electronic payment (online claims only)
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle

Boart Longyear Group settlement breakdown

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs:  Up to $125,000
• Service award to class representative: $1,500
• Credit monitoring costs: Determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to class members: Determined by number of claims filed

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Feb. 10, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 4, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: March 12, 2026

When is the Boart Longyear data breach class action settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments and benefits approximately 31 days 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 Boart Longyear failed to adequately protect personal information during a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in June 2024. The breach allegedly exposed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, passport numbers, medical information and financial account details.

Boart Longyear denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks and uncertainties of continued litigation and to provide benefits to those affected.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement FAQ
3. Claim form
4. Settlement agreement