Complete Payroll Solutions $2.6M Data Breach Settlement

Individuals who received a notice from Complete Payroll Solutions about a data breach that may have exposed their personal information, may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $5,000 and credit monitoring from a class action settlement.

Complete Payroll Solutions LLC has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging negligence, breach of implied contract, invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment after a cybersecurity incident in March 2024 that potentially compromised sensitive personal data. The data breach exposed PII including names, addresses, Social Security numbers and financial information belonging to an estimated 376,943 people.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They were sent a notice from Complete Payroll Solutions regarding the data breach discovered on or around March 10, 2024.
• They were otherwise determined to have potentially had their personal information impacted by the data breach.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim one or more of the following:

• Documented monetary losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses The may include credit monitoring costs incurred after March 10, 2024, unreimbursed losses from fraud or identity theft, bank fees, postage or mileage.
• Pro rata cash payment: All class members can submit to receive clan estimated pro rata $100 cash payment. Final payment amount will be determined by the total number of valid claims filed.
• Credit monitoring: All Class members can elect to receive three years of one-bureau credit monitoring, which includes dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance up to $1,000,000 and identity recovery services.

How to claim a class action rebate

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

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Dunn, et al. v. Complete Payroll Solutions LLC c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC P.O. Box 5324 New York, NY 10150-5324

The claim deadline is June 18, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Class Member ID from settlement notice required to submit a claim.
• Documented losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include bills, receipts, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees or charges due to fraud, police report and any other proof of fraud or identity theft.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check mailed to address provided

$2.6 million data breach settlement fund

The $2,600,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Not specified
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $866,666.67
• Attorneys' expenses: Reasonable out-of-pocket litigation expenses
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each for seven representatives
• Credit monitoring services: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: May 19, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: June 18, 2026
• Final Fairness Hearing: June 25, 2026

When is the Complete Payroll Solutions settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement or within 21 days of claim approval, whichever is later.

Why was this class action settlement reached?

The class action lawsuit was filed after Complete Payroll Solutions discovered a data breach on or around March 10, 2024, which potentially exposed sensitive personal information. Plaintiffs alleged negligence, breach of implied contract, invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment.

Complete Payroll Solutions denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risks of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official class notice
2. Official settlement website
3. Official claim form