Venture Logistics $933K Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Consumers who previously received a written notification that their personal information was affected by the May 2023 data breach involving Venture Transportation Partners LLC, doing business as Venture Logistics, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment or credit monitoring services from a class action settlement.

Venture Transportation Partners LLC agreed to pay $932,800 to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that a criminal ransomware attack in May 2023 allowed unauthorized access to the personally identifiable information of certain employees and their dependents.

Who is eligible for a data breach settlement payout?

Individuals are considered class members if they:

• Previously received written notification from Venture Logistics that their personally identifiable information may have been compromised as a result of the May 2023 data breach
• Were among the approximately 9,328 individuals whose information was accessed during the cybersecurity incident

How much is the class action payment?

Available benefits include:

• Credit monitoring services: Class members can select to receive three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection, including $1,000,000 in insurance.
• Reimbursement for ordinary out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $500 for documented "ordinary" out-of-pocket losses, such as professional fees, credit repair services, costs to freeze or unfreeze credit and other expenses or losses incurred between May 13, 2023, and July 10, 2025.
• Reimbursement for extraordinary out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 for proven unreimbursed financial losses associated with the data breach, caused by misuse of personal data or identity theft.
• Reimbursement for attested time: Class members may claim up to five hours of lost time spent dealing with data breach at $25 per hour for a maximum of $125.
• Pro rata cash payment: After payment of attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, service awards and approved claims, the remaining settlement funds will be distributed automatically to all class members as a pro rata cash payment. Final payment amount will be determined by the number of claims filed.
• No claim form is required for this benefit.

How to claim a data breach class action rebate

Class members do not need to submit a claim form to receive a pro rata cash payment.

To receive a credit monitoring services or a reimbursement settlement, class members must submit a claim by the Oct. 1, 2025 deadline. Claims can be filed online using the online claim form or by printing and mailing the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Venture Logistics Data Breach Action, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

Required information and proof

• Class member ID from official settlement notice required to submit a claim for credit monitoring or a reimbursement payment.
• Out-of-pocket ordinary and extraordinary losses claims require supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices for attorney or CPA services, bank or credit card statements, police reports, proof of falsified tax returns or other identity fraud that took place.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Check mailed to the address provided

Data breach settlement fund breakdown

The $932,800 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Not to exceed $310,933
• Service award to class representative: Up to $5,000
• Credit monitoring and identity theft protection services: Amount determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to eligible class members: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 1, 2025
• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 12, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 19, 2025

When is the Venture Logistics data breach settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to eligible class members after the court grants final approval of the settlement, the claim deadline passes and claim processing is complete.

Why did this class action lawsuit settlement occur?

The class action lawsuit was filed after a ransomware attack in May 2023 compromised the personal information of Venture Logistics employees and their dependents. The class action alleged that Venture Logistics failed to adequately protect this information.

Venture Logistics does not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of going to trial. Venture Logistics also agreed to implement enhanced security measures.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page