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Individuals in the United States whose personal information was potentially compromised in the December 2024 QPharma data breach, may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.
QPharma Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging private information belonging to certain individuals was accessed during a targeted cyberattack in December 2024. The plaintiff claimed that unauthorized parties gained access to files containing personal information, potentially exposing individuals to risks such as identity theft or fraud.
Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- Their personal information was potentially compromised in the December 2024 QPharma data incident.
- They resided in the United States at the time of the QPharma data breach.
- They may have received notice of the data breach from QPharma.
How much are settlement payments?
Class members have benefit options:
- Ordinary losses: Class members can claim up to $750 for documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred between Dec. 16, 2024, and July 7, 2026. Eligible expenses include fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or freezing/unfreezing credit, costs to replace identification documents and postage to contact financial institutions.
- Extraordinary losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses from identity theft or fraud that are likely traceable to the data breach and not already covered by ordinary losses. Claimants must have attempted to recover the loss through other means, such as insurance.
- Lost time: Class members can claim up to four hours of lost time dealing with the data breach at $20 per hour, a maximum of $80. This may include changing passwords or investigating suspicious activity. Lost time payment amount is included in the ordinary losses cap of $750.
- Credit monitoring services: Class members can elect to receive two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete. Services include monitoring for fraud or identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and high-risk activities, $1 million in financial fraud insurance and access to fraud resolution agents.
- Alternate cash payment: Class members that do not submit a claim for ordinary or extraordinary losses, lost time or credit monitoring can submit to receive a one-time cash payment of $50.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail or email to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: QPharma Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799
Settlement administrator's email address: info@QPharmaDataIncident.com
The claim deadline is July 7, 2026.
Required proof or claim information
- Unique ID and PIN from settlement notice required to submit a claim online.
- Ordinary losses claims require supporting documentation such as receipts or proof of expenses.
- Extraordinary losses claims require supporting documentation showing the monetary loss, proof it was caused by the data breach, and evidence of an attempt to recover the funds elsewhere. Proof may include bank or credit card statements showing fees or fraudulent charges and communication showing an attempt to reverse, invoices for accountant or attorney services, police report or other documentation showing identity theft or fraudulent activity.
- Lost time claims require a written description of how the time was spent.
Payout options
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Paper check, only option for claims submitted by mail
Data breach settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $100,000
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $10,000
- Service award to class representative: Up to $2,500
- Credit monitoring services: Cost determined by number of claims filed
- Payments to approved claimants: Total determined by number of valid claims filed
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: July 7, 2026
- Deadline to opt out: June 8, 2026
- Final approval hearing: July 13, 2026
When is the QPharma data breach settlement payout date?
Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval of the settlement and claim processing is completed.
Why is there a class action settlement?
This class action lawsuit was filed after a targeted cyberattack on QPharma's computer systems in December 2024. The lawsuit alleges that unauthorized parties accessed files containing personal information, potentially exposing individuals to identity theft or fraud.
QPharma Inc. denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case to avoid the uncertainty and cost of further litigation.
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