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Consumers who received notice from Leaders Staffing stating their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Leaders Staffing LLC agreed to pay $550,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to safeguard its clients' sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and financial account details.
Who can file a Leaders Staffing claim?
Class members must meet one of the following criteria:
- They received actual or constructive notice from Leaders Staffing stating their information may have been compromised as a result of the data breach.
- Leaders Staffing mailed them a notice regarding unauthorized access to or disclosure of their protected information.
How much is the data breach payout?
Eligible class members can claim one or both of the following awards:
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses or expenses: Up to $1,500 per person for documented losses or expenses directly related to the data breach. These losses may include:
- Unreimbursed losses due to fraud or identity theft
- Professional fees (such as attorneys’ or accountants’ fees)
- Fees for credit repair services
- Costs for freezing or unfreezing credit with any credit reporting agency
- Credit monitoring costs incurred after the incident
- Miscellaneous expenses, such as notary, postage and mileage
- Pro rata cash payment: After deducting attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, service awards and out-of-pocket loss reimbursements, the remainder of the settlement fund will be distributed pro rata to each class member who submits an approved claim for this benefit. Class members can select this payment alone or in addition to a claim for out-of-pocket losses.
How to claim a class action rebate
Class members can file a claim online or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Sept. 22, 2025.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: In re: Leaders Staffing Data Incident Litigation, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
Information and documentation required
- Class members must provide the class member ID number located on their postcard settlement notice.
- For reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses or expenses, class members must provide documentation. Acceptable documentation includes receipts, bills or other third-party documents showing the costs incurred. Handwritten receipts alone are not sufficient, but they can supplement other documentation.
Payout options
- Electronic payment (online claims only)
- Paper check
$550,000 settlement fund breakdown
The $550,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $183,315
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $50,000
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,000 each
- Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund after the above deductions
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: July 24, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Sept. 8, 2025
- Claim deadline: Sept. 22, 2025
When is the Leaders Staffing data incident settlement payout date?
Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.
Why was there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged unauthorized parties accessed portions of Leaders Staffing’s computer network, potentially compromising sensitive personal information. The plaintiffs claimed Leaders Staffing did not adequately protect this information.
While Leaders Staffing denies any wrongdoing, both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation and to provide compensation to affected individuals.
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