Tangoe Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals who lived in the United States and whose private information the November 2022 Tangoe US data breach compromised may be eligible to claim up to $5,750 from a class action settlement.

Tangoe US Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to a targeted cyberattack in November 2022. The plaintiff claimed the incident exposed sensitive personal information, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical and health insurance information, medication details, medical billing or claims data and financial account information.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States, or their respective successors or assigns, whose private information the November 2022 Tangoe US cybersecurity incident impacted.

How much will settlement payments be?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Ordinary losses (out-of-pocket expenses): Class members can claim up to $750 for documented out-of-pocket expenses that occurred between November 2022 and June 3, 2026, as a result of the breach. Eligible expenses include fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or freezing/unfreezing credit, costs to replace IDs and postage to contact financial institutions.
• Lost time: Class members can claim up to four hours of lost time at $25 per hour (a maximum $100) for time spent dealing with the data breach. This includes changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity or researching the incident. Claims for lost time are included in the $750 cap for ordinary losses.

• Extraordinary losses (identity theft or fraud): Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses caused by identity theft or fraud. Claimants must show the breach likely caused the loss, that it is not already covered by ordinary losses and that they attempted to recover any claimed losses through insurance or other means.
• Alternative cash payment: Class members who do not claim ordinary losses, extraordinary losses or lost time can submit a claim to receive a one-time payment of $50.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of three-bureau credit monitoring services. This includes $1 million in identity theft insurance, real-time credit file monitoring, dark web scanning, public records monitoring and access to fraud resolution agents if the service detects suspicious activity.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print a PDF claim form to complete and mail or email to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Tangoe Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

Settlement administrator's email address: info@TangoeUSDataSettlement.com

Class members must submit all claims online or postmark or email them by June 3, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Online claims require the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice the class member received.
• Ordinary and extraordinary losses claims require supporting documentation, such as receipts, bank or credit statements showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges, police reports and/or any other proof showing expenses or losses due to fraud or identity theft.
• Lost time claims require a description of time spent.

Payout options

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

Data breach settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and costs: $195,000
• Service award to class representative: $2,500
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Cash payments to approved claimants: Total determined by number of claims filed

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: May 4, 2026
• Claim deadline: June 3, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 11, 2026

When is the Tangoe US data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments and credit monitoring information to approved claimants after it completes claim processing and the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged a targeted cyberattack on Tangoe’s computer systems in November 2022 resulted in unauthorized access to files containing sensitive personal information. The plaintiff claimed Tangoe failed to adequately protect this information.

Tangoe denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of further litigation.

Sources

1. Official class notice
2. Official settlement website
3. Official claim form