Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Current and former patients and employees whose private information the September 2023 Youth and Shelter Services data breach potentially compromised may qualify to submit a claim for a cash payment of up to $2,500 from a class action settlement. The cybersecurity incident compromised approximately 20,000 individuals.

Youth and Shelter Services Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to a cybersecurity incident in September 2023. The plaintiff claimed unauthorized parties accessed files containing sensitive personal data, such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, medical and health insurance details, billing and claims information, passport numbers and other government-issued identification numbers.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are all living individuals in the United States whose private information the September 2023 data breach potentially compromised, including anyone who received a notice of the incident from Youth and Shelter Services.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members can claim one of the following benefit options:

• Cash payment A - documented losses: Class members can claim up to $2,500 in documented out-of-pocket losses traceable to the data breach. Eligible losses include fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or freezing/unfreezing credit; costs to replace ID documents; monetary losses due to identity theft or fraud; and postage for contacting financial institutions.
• Cash payment B - alternate cash payment: Class members who do not submit a documented losses claim can submit a claim 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 a PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Youth and Shelter Services Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

The claim deadline is July 20, 2026.

Required claim information and proof

• All class members must provide the unique ID from the settlement notice they received. Online claimants must also provide the PIN from the same notice.
• Documented losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges, or other proof expenses or losses incurred due to identity theft or fraud.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual prepaid card
• Paper check

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $200,000
• Service award to class representative: $2,500
• Payments to approved claimants: Total determined by the number of valid claims filed

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: July 6, 2026
• Claim deadline: July 20, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Aug. 3, 2026

When is the Youth and Shelter Services data breach payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments no later than 75 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit alleged Youth and Shelter Services Inc. failed to adequately protect personal information, leading to a data breach in September 2023. The plaintiff claimed unauthorized parties may have accessed files containing sensitive private information.

Youth and Shelter Services denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation.

Sources

1. Settlement website notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement claim form