CBiz $485,000 Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals who received a notice from CBiz Benefits & Insurance Services stating a 2024 data breach may have compromised their personal information could qualify to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement. The cyberattack impacted approximately 19,990 people.

CBiz Benefits & Insurance Services Inc. agreed to pay as much as $485,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect personal information, resulting in a 2024 cybersecurity incident.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals who received a notice from CBiz indicating the 2024 data breach may have compromised their private information.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members can claim one or both of the following:

• Out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses or expenses that occurred in or after 2024 and are traceable to the data breach. These may include monetary losses from fraud or identity theft; professional fees for attorneys, accountants or credit repair services; costs to freeze/unfreeze credit; credit monitoring costs after the incident; and postage for contacting financial institutions.
• Pro rata cash payment: All class members can also submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment estimated at $100. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To claim 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: In re CBiz Data Breach Litigation, c/o Simpluris Inc., P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

The claim deadline is Dec. 24, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• To submit a claim online, class members must provide the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
• To submit an out-of-pocket losses claim, class members must provide supporting documentation, which may include receipts, bills, bank or credit card statements and other proof of identity theft or fraud.

Payout options

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

Settlement fund breakdown

The $485,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $161,666.67
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $20,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 each
• Payments to eligible claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Nov. 24, 2026
• Claim deadline: Dec. 24, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Jan. 13, 2027

When is the CBiz data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged CBiz failed to implement and maintain adequate security measures to protect private information, leading to the 2024 data breach.

CBiz denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and cost of further litigation.

Sources

1. Claim form
2. Class notice
3. Settlement website FAQ page