E-Benefit Solution Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals in the United States who received written or substitute notification that the December 2024 E-Benefit Solution data breach compromised their private information xc hjk,may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

E-Benefit Solution Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to a targeted cyberattack in December 2024. The plaintiff claimed unauthorized third parties accessed files containing personal information, including names and Social Security numbers.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• The December 2024 data incident involving E-Benefit Solution compromised their private information.
• They reside in the United States and received written or substitute notification from E-Benefit Solution Inc. about the data incident.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of CyEx Financial Shield Total. Services include monitoring for identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions and high-risk activities, $1 million in financial fraud insurance and access to to fraud resolution agents.
• Cash payment A – Documented losses: Class members can claim up $5,000 in out-of-pocket losses that occurred between Dec. 10, 2024, and July 1, 2026, and are traceable to the data breach. This includes monetary losses from identity theft or fraud, fees for credit reports or monitoring, costs to replace IDs and postage to contact banks.
• Cash payment B – Alternate cash: Class members who do not submit a documented losses claim can submit to receive a one-time $40 cash payment.
• Once total claims for this benefit option reach $100,000, the settlement administrator will not accept no further claims.

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 to complete and mail it to the settlement administrator.

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

The claim deadline is July 1, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Online claims require the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice the class member received.
• Documented losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts or other proof showing out-of-pocket expenses and monetary losses related to the data breach.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check mailed to the address provided (only option for mailed claim forms)

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $345,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Total determined by number of claims filed

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: June 1, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 23, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: July 1, 2026

When is the E-Benefit Solution data breach settlement payout date?

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

Why did this class action settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit alleged a targeted cyberattack on E-Benefit Solution Inc.'s computer systems in December 2024 resulted in unauthorized access to files containing private information, including names and Social Security numbers.

The plaintiffs claimed E-Benefit Solution failed to adequately protect their information. The company denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risks of continued litigation.

Sources

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