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If your Private Information was potentially compromised as a result of the targeted cyberattack on Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC's (“SPAL”) computer systems that occurred in August 2024 (the “Data Security Incident”), you may be a Class Member and eligible for Settlement Benefits. Excluded from the Settlement Class are: (1) SPAL and its officers, directors, and related companies; (2) anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement; (3) the Judge in this case, and the Judge’s family and staff; and (4) anyone who perpetrated the Data Security Incident.
If you are a Class Member and wish to receive Settlement Benefits then you must submit a claim form by December 28, 2026.
SPAL will establish a Settlement Fund of $455,000.00. The Settlement Fund will first be used to pay court approved attorneys’ fees and costs, Service Award payments for the Plaintiffs, and the costs of administering the Settlement. The net remaining money will be used to pay for the benefits described below.
Credit Monitoring. All Class Members are eligible to enroll in two (2) years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete. This comprehensive service comes with $1 million in identity theft insurance, and includes:
If anything suspicious happens, you will be able to talk to a fraud resolution agent to help fix any problems.
Lost Time. Class Members who spent time responding to the Data Security Incident may claim up to four (4) hours, at $15.00 per hour, for a maximum of $60.00. The amount you claim will count toward the $100.00 Ordinary Losses cap. You must have spent the time on tasks related to the Data Security Incident. Some examples include things like:
Ordinary Losses (out-of-pocket expenses). Class Members who incurred actual, documented out-of pocket expenses due to the Data Security Incident, can get back up to $100.00. The losses must have occurred between August 10, 2024, and December 28, 2026, and you cannot claim a payment for expenses that have already been reimbursed by a third party. This benefit covers out-of-pocket expenses like:
fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or freezing and unfreezing your credit
cost to replace your IDs
postage to contact banks by mail
Extraordinary Losses (losses due to identity theft or fraud). Class Members who lost money because of identity theft or fraud, can get back up to $900.00. The losses must have occurred between August 10, 2024, and December 28, 2026, and you cannot claim a payment for expenses that have already been reimbursed by a third party. You will need to show that:
the theft or fraud was more likely than not caused by the Data Security Incident
the losses are not already covered by Ordinary Losses
you tried to prevent the loss or get your money back, such as by using insurance you already have
If you are claiming for Ordinary Losses and/or Extraordinary Losses, you need to submit proof, like receipts, to show how much you spent or lost. You can also provide notes or papers you made yourself to explain or support other proof, but those notes or papers alone are not enough to make a valid claim. Your proof or notes should show that your expenses were because of the Data Security Incident.
Alternative Cash Payment. Instead of any of the other benefits explained above, you may claim a one-time cash payment of up to $50.00. The actual amount of the payment will depend on how much money is left after all other claims, costs, and expenses are paid out.
To start your online claim form, you must login with your LoginID and PIN. You can find your LoginID and PIN on the Notice that was sent to you. If you are unable to locate your ID and PIN, please contact us by emailing info@SPALDataIncident.com. Please request your LoginID and PIN by providing your full name and mailing address.
You may also download a Claim Form here and submit it, along with any supporting documentation, by email or U.S. mail to:
SPAL Data Security Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
info@SPALDataIncident.com
The deadline to submit a Claim Form online or by email is December 28, 2026. If you are mailing your Claim Form, it must be mailed with a postmark date no later than December 28, 2026.