Ampersand $275,000 Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Consumers who received a notice that their private information may have been impacted in the September 2023 Ampersand cyberattack may qualify to claim up to $10,000 from a class action settlement.

National Cable Communications LLC, doing business as Ampersand, agreed to pay $275,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging Ampersand failed to adequately protect the private information of certain individuals during a data breach on or about Sept. 28, 2023. This incident may have exposed the names and Social Security Numbers of current and former employees and their beneficiaries.

Who can file an Ampersand claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States.
• Their private information may have been impacted by the Ampersand cyberattack that occurred on or about Sept. 28, 2023.
• They received a notice from Ampersand (National Cable Communications LLC) indicating their private information may have been impacted in the data breach. The initial notice was sent around March 15, 2024.

This class includes both current and former employees of Ampersand, as well as their beneficiaries.

How much is the data breach payout?

Class members may qualify for one of two types of cash payments, plus optional credit monitoring.

• Cash payment A (documented losses): Up to $10,000 per person for documented out-of-pocket expenses or losses related to the cyberattack
• Cash payment B (flat payment): An estimated $150 flat payment per person. The amount depends on the total amount of valid claims and the amount in the net settlement fund.
• Credit monitoring: Up to three years of three-bureau credit monitoring

How to claim an Ampersand class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete the PDF claim form to mail in. All claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by Sept. 2, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Kathryn M. Mortensen v. National Cable Communications LLC c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

Proof and documentation required

• Class members must provide the class member ID located on their settlement notice.
• For cash payment A (documented losses), class members must provide documentation, such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices or receipts. Self-prepared documents alone (like handwritten receipts) are not sufficient but can be submitted to clarify or support other documentation.

Payout options

• Electronic payment (online claims only)
• Paper check mailed to the provided address
• Credit monitoring instructions and activation code via email or mail

$275,000 cybersecurity settlement fund breakdown

The $275,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $91,657.50
• Attorneys' costs: To be determined
• Service award to class representative: $2,000
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 18, 2025
• Claim deadline: Sept. 2, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 17, 2025

When is the Ampersand data breach settlement payout date?

Payments and credit monitoring will be distributed after the settlement receives final court approval and becomes effective.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The plaintiffs filed the class action lawsuit after a cyberattack on or about Sept. 28, 2023, potentially exposed private information, including names and Social Security Numbers, of Ampersand’s current and former employees and their beneficiaries. The class action claimed Ampersand failed to adequately protect this information.

Ampersand denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation. The settlement does not admit liability.

Sources

1. Settlement Notice
2. Settlement Agreement
3. Settlement Website FAQ