Automation Personnel Services Data Breach Settlement

If you were affected by the data breach at Automation Personnel Services, Inc. in November 2020, you may be eligible to claim from $20 up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. has agreed to pay $1,375,000 to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a November 2020 data breach.

Who are the class members?

To be eligible for the settlement, you:

• Reside in the United States or its territories.
• Have had your personally identifiable information (PII) potentially accessed during the November 2020 data security incident announced by Automation Personnel Services, Inc. in March 2021.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim different types of compensation depending on their circumstances. The settlement provides for the following:

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Reimbursement up to $5,000 for documented expenses directly related to the incident.
• Lost Time: Compensation for up to four hours at $20 per hour for time spent dealing with the breach.
• Credit Monitoring: One year of single-bureau credit monitoring services.

For example, if a class member incurred $3,000 in out-of-pocket expenses and spent three hours dealing with the breach, they could claim $3,060 ($3,000 + 3 hours x $20/hour).

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants must provide proof to claim an award. Documentation is required for out-of-pocket losses, and a self-verifying statement is needed for lost time claims.

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Submit documentation of expenses.
• Lost Time: Provide a detailed statement under penalty of perjury.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form by December 24, 2024. Claims can be filed online through the online claim form or by mailing the completed form to the settlement administrator. The claim form is also available for download as a PDF.

Mailing Address:

APS Settlement Administrator

1650 Arch St., Ste. 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 24, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: February 6, 2025

When is the Automation Personnel Services payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on February 6, 2025, to determine if the settlement is fair and reasonable. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Automation Personnel Services, Inc. failed to protect personally identifiable information, leading to a data breach. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of litigation.