Ashford Inc. $485,000 Data Incident Class Action Settlement

If you received a notification from Ashford Inc. stating that your personal information might have been compromised due to a data incident, you may qualify to submit a claim for up to $2,500 from a class action settlement.

Ashford Inc. has agreed to pay $485,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence due to an incident where unauthorized access to Ashford's data environment took place around September 20, 2023, potentially exposing personal information of affected individuals.

Who qualifies for a data breach settlement payment?

All individuals in the United States who were notified their personal information (PII) was potentially compromised as a result of the 2023 Ashford Inc data breach.

How much is the class action payout?

Class members can claim one or more of the following:

• Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses: You can submit for reimbursement of up to $2,500 for documented expenses and financial losses directly related to the data incident that occurred between September 20, 2023, and the claim submission deadline.

• Pro Rata Cash Payment: In addition to documented losses, class members may claim a pro rata cash payment. The payment amount will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.

• Credit Monitoring Services: You can also claim as much as three years of single-bureau credit monitoring, including fraud insurance coverage of up to $1 million.

How to claim class action settlement payment

To receive a payout, you must submit a claim form by the deadline of June 11, 2025. You can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form, complete it, and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Mooney v. Ashford, Inc. c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

Required information and proof

• Class Member ID provided on mailed notice required to submit a claim.
• Out-of-Pocket Losses claims require supporting documentation which includes:
• Professional fees such as attorney fees, accountant fees, or credit repair fees.
• Costs associated with freezing or unfreezing credit or credit monitoring.
• Police report or letter from bank identifying fraudulent financial activity.
• Bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed monetary losses due to fraud or identity theft.

Claim payout options

• Digital payment available if claim is submitted online.
• Paper checks mailed to the address provided.

$485,000 Data breach settlement fund

The settlement fund of $485,000 includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $161,666.67
• Attorneys' out-of-pocket litigation expenses: To be determined
• Service awards to the two class Plaintiffs: $2,500 each
• Credit monitoring services: Determined by number of claims submitted
• Payments to claimants: Remaining settlement balance after covering the above expenses

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 11, 2025
• Opt-Out Deadline: May 12, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 27, 2025

When is the class action settlement payout date?

The final hearing will take place on August 27, 2025. Once the court grants approval to the settlement, claims will be processed and payments will be issued approximately 90 days after the approval date.

Why did Ashford Inc. agree to this data breach settlement?

Ashford Inc. denies any wrongdoing or liability related to the 2023 data incident. However, the company agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website
2. Class Notice
3. Settlement Agreement and Release Document.pdf)