STS Aviation Group $350,000 Data Breach Settlement

Individuals who lived in the United States and received notice that the November 2023 STS Aviation Group data breach compromised their personal information may be eligible to claim up to $4,680 from a class action settlement.

STS Aviation Group LLC agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging a targeted cyberattack affected its computer systems in November 2023. The lawsuit claimed unauthorized parties accessed files containing sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license details and passport information.

Who can file a claim?

To be eligible for benefits from this settlement, class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They resided in the United States at the time of the data breach.
• The November 2023 STS Aviation Group data security incident compromised their personally identifiable information.
• They received a notice of the breach from STS Aviation Group.

The class includes all individuals who meet these criteria regardless of whether they experienced identity theft or financial loss as a result of the incident.

How much can class members get?

The settlement provides two main options for compensation:

• Option 1: Reimbursement for losses
• Ordinary losses: Up to $600 for documented out-of-pocket expenses the data breach caused. Eligible expenses include fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, credit freezing or unfreezing, ID replacement or postage to contact banks.
• Extraordinary Losses: Up to $4,000 for documented losses due to identity theft or fraud that are reasonably linked to the data breach. To qualify, class members must show they attempted to recover the loss through other means, such as insurance.
• Lost Time: Up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour (maximum $80) for time spent responding to the incident, such as changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity or researching the breach

• Option 2: Alternative cash payment
• A one-time payment of $50 available to any class member who does not claim reimbursement for losses or lost time. This option does not require documentation.

All class members are also eligible to enroll in two years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete credit monitoring, which includes $1 million in identity theft insurance, real-time credit file monitoring, dark web scanning and public records monitoring.

The total amount available for all claims is capped at $350,000. If the total value of valid claims exceeds this cap, the settlement administrator will reduce payments proportionally (pro rata).

How to claim a class action payout

Class members can file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form, complete it and mail or email it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 14, 2026.

Settlement administrator's contact information: STS Aviation Data Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799, info@STSAviationSettlement.com

Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?

• To file an online claim form, class members must log in with the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received. Those who cannot locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator by emailing info@STSAviationSettlement.com and providing their full name and mailing address.
• To file an ordinary losses claim, class members must provide documentation, such as receipts or bank statements. Self-prepared notes or statements alone are not sufficient.
• To file an extraordinary losses claim, class members must provide provide documentation of the loss, evidence that the data breach likely caused it and proof that they attempted to recover the loss through other means.
• To file a lost time claim, class members must describe the time spent responding to the incident and check an attestation box on the claim form.
• To file an alternative cash payment or credit monitoring claim, class members must simply attest that they are a class member and select the option on the claim form.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual prepaid card
• Physical check mailed to the provided address

$350,000 settlement fund breakdown

The $350,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $20,000
• Attorneys' fees and costs: $175,000
• Service award to class representative: $3,000
• Credit monitoring costs: Determined by number of valid claims
• Payments to class members: Up to $350,000

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: April 14, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: May 14, 2026

When is the STS Aviation Group settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged a targeted cyberattack on STS Aviation Group’s computer systems in November 2023 resulted in unauthorized access to files containing sensitive personal information. The plaintiffs claimed STS Aviation Group failed to adequately protect this information.

STS Aviation Group denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to resolve the matter efficiently. By settling, both sides avoid the costs and risks of further litigation and allow affected individuals to receive compensation and credit monitoring services.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ
5. Important dates