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If you received a notice letter from Alan Ritchey, Inc. informing you that your private information may have been compromised in a data incident occurring around February 6, 2024, you may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $3,500 from a class action settlement.
Alan Ritchey, Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed over allegations stemming from a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems. The incident reportedly exposed sensitive personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, birth certificates, and other employment-related documents.
Who is eligible for a data breach payment?
- Individuals in the United States whose PII was accessed or acquired due to an Alan Ritchey cybersecurity incident in 2024.
- You received an official notice letter from Alan Ritchey, Inc. indicating your personal information was potentially compromised in a data breach that occurred on or around February 6, 2024.
How much is the class action payout?
Class members can submit a claim for one or more of the following:
- Identity Theft Protection Services: All class members can claim one year of identity theft protection services, including insurance coverage of up to $1 million.
- Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses: You can also claim reimbursement of up to $350 for documented expenses directly related to the data incident such as unreimbursed bank fees, costs of freezing or unfreezing credit, and other expenses.
- Lost Time Reimbursement: Claimants who spent time dealing with the data incident can claim reimbursement for up to four hours at a rate of $20 per hour, totaling a maximum of $80. Lost time claims are included in the $350 Out-of-Pocket Expenses cap.
- Reimbursement for Actual Monetary Loss: If you experienced actual, documented financial losses directly resulting from the cybersecurity incident can claim reimbursement up to $3,500. Losses must have occurred between February 6, 2024, and June 19, 2025 and be traceable to the data breach.
How to claim a class action rebate
To claim a settlement payment, you must submit a valid claim by the deadline of June 19, 2025. You can file a claim online or print a PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Alan Ritchey Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Required proof and information
- Notice ID and Confirmation Code required to submit an online claim.
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses claims require supporting documentation such as bank or credit card statements show unreimbursed fees, invoices for credit monitoring or freezing/unfreezing, and proof of other expenses incurred while dealing with the incident.
- Actual Monetary Loss claims require proof such as a police report copy, proof of attorney or accountant fees paid to deal with identity theft or fraudulent tax returns, and proof of unauthorized purchases.
Claim payment options
Class members can select one of the following:
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual prepaid card
- Paper check
Settlement fund breakout
The Alan Ritchey, Inc. settlement fund will include
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $150,000
- Service award to the named Plaintiff: $1,500
- Identity theft protection services: Cost determined by number of claims filed
- Payments to approved claimants: Amount varies based on submitted claims
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: June 19, 2025
- Exclusion Deadline: May 20, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: August 25, 2025
When is the data breach class action settlement payout date?
The final approval is scheduled to take place on August 25, 2025. Payments will be issued to valid class members after the judge grants final approval.
Why was this data breach lawsuit settled?
The lawsuit arose from allegations that Alan Ritchey, Inc. failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information during a 2024 cyberattack. Alan Ritchey denies wrongdoing, however the company agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and provide compensation to impacted individuals.
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