Arthur J. Gallagher $21 Million Data Breach Settlement

If your data was accessed in the 2020 Data Security Incident involving Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., you may be eligible to claim up to $6,000 from a class action settlement.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has agreed to pay $21,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence and other violations related to a data breach.

Who can file a claim?

The class members eligible to file a claim are approximately 3,492,654 individuals who received a notification letter from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. or Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. This letter indicated that their personal information might have been compromised due to the data breach.

The exposed data included:

• Names
• Social Security numbers and tax identification numbers
• Driver's license, passport, and other government identification numbers
• Dates of birth
• Usernames and passwords
• Employee identification numbers
• Financial account and credit card information
• Electronic signatures
• Medical treatment, claim, diagnosis, medication, or other medical information
• Health insurance information
• Medical records or account numbers
• Biometric information

How much can class members get?

• Compensation for Monetary Losses: Up to $6,000 for documented losses.
• Financial Account Monitoring: Three years of monitoring services.
• Alternative Pro Rata Cash Payment: A share of the remaining settlement fund after other claims are paid.
• California Statutory Payment: Up to $100 for eligible California residents.

The pro rata cash payment will be calculated based on the remaining funds after all other claims and expenses are settled. For example, if 1,000 valid claims are filed and $1,000,000 remains in the fund, each claimant would receive $1,000.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Proof is required to claim compensation for monetary losses. Claimants must provide documentation such as receipts or account statements to verify the losses incurred due to the data breach.

• For monetary losses, documentation like receipts or account statements is needed.
• No documentation is required for financial account monitoring or the alternative cash payment.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must submit a claim form by the deadline. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The mailing address is:

AJG Settlement Administrator

In re Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, LLC

PO Box 225391

New York, NY 10150-5391

Ensure your claim form is postmarked by February 10, 2025.

Claim instructions

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Complete the form with your personal information and claim details.
3. Attach any necessary documentation for monetary losses.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the settlement administrator.

Payment methods

• ACH
• Zelle
• Paypal
• Venmo
• E-Mastercard
• Paper check

$21 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $21,000,000 will cover various costs, including:

• Payments to class members with valid claims
• Administration and notice costs
• Attorneys' fees and expenses (up to $7,000,000)
• Service awards for plaintiffs (between $5,000 and $7,500 each)

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 10, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 27, 2025

When is the Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach payout date?

The awards will be paid after the court gives final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a data breach that allegedly exposed personal and health information of millions of individuals. The settlement resolves claims of negligence and other violations, although Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. denies any wrongdoing.

What happens next?

After the final approval hearing on February 27, 2025, the court will decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.