Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP $1.4M Data Breach Settlement

Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP

If you received notice that your personal information may have been impacted by a cybersecurity incident involving Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP around February 2023, you may be eligible to claim up to $10,000 or a $50 pro rata cash payment from a class action settlement.

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information in a data breach. The breach exposed information such as names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, financial account details, medical treatment information, and health insurance information.

Who can file a claim?

There are approximately 103,645 class members who meet the requirements:

Individuals residing in the United States
Individuals whose private information was identified as being actually or potentially accessed, compromised, or impacted in connection with the February 2023 data incident

You are likely a class member if you received a notice about the data breach from Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP. The settlement administrator maintains a list of affected individuals. If you are unsure about your eligibility, you can contact the settlement administrator for assistance.

How much are the payouts?

The settlement provides several types of awards for eligible class members. The amount you can claim depends on your circumstances and the documentation you provide.

Credit monitoring: All class members can claim two years of three-bureau credit monitoring services.
Unreimbursed economic losses: Up to $10,000 per claimant for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the data incident.
Pro rata cash payment: An estimated $50 (subject to change based on the number of valid claims) for class members who file a claim but do not claim unreimbursed losses.

How to claim benefits and/or a payment

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form by the November 25, 2025 deadline by using the online claim claim form or by downloading the PDF claim form and mailing it to the settlement administrator

Settlement administrator's mailing address: KEB Data Incident Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479

A paper claim form can also be requested by calling 1-866-742-4955 or emailing kebdatasettlement@rg2claims.com.

Requirements per benefit:

Credit monitoring: To claim this benefit, select the credit monitoring option on the claim form to receive an activation code for two years of three-bureau credit monitoring.
Unreimbursed economic losses: Documentation of actual, unreimbursed monetary loss that is fairly traceable to the data incident is required. Eligible expenses include:

Losses from fraud or identity theft
Professional fees (attorneys, accountants, credit repair)
Costs to freeze or unfreeze credit
Credit monitoring costs incurred after the incident
Miscellaneous expenses (notary, postage, copying, mileage, long-distance calls)

Pro rata cash payment: If no unreimbursed losses are claimed, class members can receive a pro rata share of the net settlement fund. The estimated amount is $50, but this may increase or decrease depending on the number of claims and the total amount remaining after other claims and expenses are paid.

Claim instructions

To submit a claim, follow these steps:

Decide which benefit(s) you want to claim: credit monitoring, unreimbursed economic losses, and/or pro rata cash payment.
Gather any required documentation (for economic losses).
Go to the online claim form or download the PDF claim form.
Fill out name, address, contact information, and claim details.
If claiming economic losses, attach or upload supporting documentation.
Select the preferred payment method (electronic payment or physical check).
Sign and date the claim form.
Submit the form online or mail it to the settlement administrator at the address above.

Payout options

Class members can choose to receive their payments by:

Electronic payment (email address required)

PayPal
Venmo
ACH
Prepaid card

Physical check mailed to a provided address

How is the $1.4 million settlement fund distributed?

The settlement fund of $1,400,000 will cover all payments to class members, attorneys’ fees and expenses, service awards to class representatives, and settlement administration costs. The fund is "non-reversionary", meaning any unclaimed funds will be distributed to cy pres recipients (Illinois State Bar Association and St. Francis Care).

Breakdown:

Attorneys' fees: Up to $466,666.67 (33% of the fund)
Attorneys' expenses: Up to $20,000
Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 each for three representatives ($15,000 total)
Settlement administration costs: TBD, paid from the fund
Payments to class members: Remainder of the fund after above expenses
Cy pres recipients: Any remaining funds after all payments will be distributed equally to the Illinois State Bar Association and St. Francis Care

Important dates

Fairness hearing: Jan. 7, 2026
Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 25, 2025
Deadline to opt out: Oct. 27, 2025

When is the Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP Data Incident Settlement payout date?

Payments will be distributed as soon as possible after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2026.

If the settlement is approved and no appeals delay the process, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who filed valid claims.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP failed to adequately protect personal information, resulting in a data breach in February 2023 that exposed sensitive data of clients and patients. The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation. The settlement provides compensation and credit monitoring to affected individuals.