Disability Rights Wisconsin Data Breach Settlement

Individuals whom Disability Rights Wisconsin notified of a data breach that occurred in October 2023 may be eligible to claim up to $2,085 from a class action settlement.

Disability Rights Wisconsin Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging a cybersecurity incident exposed the sensitive information of thousands of individuals.

Who can file a claim?

The settlement class includes all individuals who meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States.
• The data breach Disability Rights Wisconsin discovered in or around October 2023 affected their private or personal information.
• Disability Rights Wisconsin notified them that the breach may have impacted their information.

The potentially impacted information includes:

• Names
• Treatment information
• Medical diagnosis information
• Provider names
• Social Security numbers
• Health insurance identification numbers
• Financial account information
• Dates of birth
• Any other personally identifiable information or protected health information Disability Rights Wisconsin maintained

Individuals who did not receive a mailed notice but believe they are a class member should contact the settlement administrator.

How much can class members get?

• Attestation losses: Class members can claim reimbursement for time spent addressing issues the data breach caused. The reimbursement rate is $21.25 per hour up to a maximum of four hours for a total possible payment of $85.
• Extraordinary expenses: Up to $2,000 for documented out-of-pocket extraordinary expenses related to the incident. Eligible expenses include:
• Monetary losses from fraud or identity theft
• Professional fees (such as attorneys, accountants or credit repair services)
• Costs to freeze or unfreeze credit with a credit reporting agency
• Credit monitoring costs incurred after notice of the data incident (beyond what is offered by the settlement)
• Miscellaneous expenses, such as notary, fax, postage, copying, mileage and long-distance telephone charges

• Credit monitoring: Two years of single-bureau credit monitoring with at least $1 million in identity theft protection and fraud insurance. No documentation is required for this benefit, but class members must request it on the claim form.

How to claim a settlement payment

Class members can file the online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form. The clai, deadline is April 15, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Disability Rights Wisconsin Data Breach Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164-9996

Class members should keep copies of all submitted materials for their records. The settlement administrator may contact them for additional details if the claim is incomplete or missing information. Those who do not respond will not receive a settlement payment.

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

• All class members must provide the unique ID located on the settlement notice they received.
• For attestation losses (time spent), class members must attest to the number of hours they spent addressing the data incident up to four hours.
• For extraordinary expenses, class members must provide documentation, such as receipts, statements or other proof of out-of-pocket costs.
• For credit monitoring, class members do not need to provide documentation but must select this benefit on the claim form.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual prepaid card
• Physical check

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees, costs and expenses: Up to $205,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $3,000 each (up to $6,000)
• Credit monitoring costs: Dependent on number of claims
• Payments to class members: Dependent on number of claims

The settlement fund is not subject to proration based on the number of claims.

Important dates

• Request for exclusion deadline: March 16, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: April 15, 2026
• Final approval hearing: April 30, 2026

When is the Disability Rights Wisconsin data breach payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments and credit monitoring codes approximately 60 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged a cybersecurity incident in October 2023 exposed the private and personal information of approximately 19,150 individuals. The plaintiffs alleged Disability Rights Wisconsin failed to adequately protect sensitive data, resulting in unauthorized access and potential misuse.

The parties agreed to settle the case to provide compensation and credit monitoring to those affected while avoiding the uncertainty and expense of further litigation.

Sources

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