BerryDunn $7.25 Million Data Breach Settlement

If you are a person in the U.S. whose private information was potentially accessible due to a data security incident discovered on September 14, 2023, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC has agreed to pay $7,250,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to prevent unauthorized access to private information.

Who can receive a settlement payment?

• You received a notification letter from BerryDunn regarding the data security incident.
• Your private information was potentially accessed during the incident.

What is the potential payout?

Class members can claim different types of awards based on their losses:

• Cash Payment A is Documented Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented financial losses related to the data security incident.
• Cash Payment B is a Flat Payment: A $100 flat payment with no additional documentation required, subject to adjustment based on the number of claims filed.
• Credit Monitoring: Three years of credit monitoring services will be made available to every valid claimant, valued at $90 per year.

How to claim your payment

To claim a payout, class members can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it.

Mailing Address: BD Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by May 22, 2025.

Do I need to provide documentation?

Yes, proof is required to receive Cash Payment A. For documented losses, claimants must provide documentation demonstrating actual, unreimbursed monetary losses related to the incident.

• Documented Losses: Proof of financial losses, such as receipts or bank statements, police report.
• Flat Payment: No additional documentation required.

Claim instructions

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Visit the settlement website and access the online form or print and download.
2. Fill out the form with your personal information and claim details.
3. If submitting for Cash Payment A, attach required documentation
4. Attach any required documentation for documented losses.
5. Submit the form online or mail it to the administrator address provided.

Payout options

Class members can choose from:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check

$7.25 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $7,250,000 will cover various costs and awards:

• Settlement Class Member Benefits
• Service Awards of up to $3,000 each for Class Representatives
• Attorneys' Fees of up to $2,416,425
• Settlement Administration Costs

The exact distribution will depend on the number of claims filed and any adjustments necessary to ensure equitable distribution among claimants.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 22, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: June 6, 2025

When is the BerryDunn Data Settlement payout date?

After the Final Approval Hearing on June 6, 2025, if the settlement is approved, the Settlement Administrator will begin processing claims and will distribute payments as long as there are no appeals.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was initiated because Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC allegedly failed to prevent unauthorized access to private information, leading to a data security incident. The settlement allows the parties to avoid the risks and costs associated with prolonged litigation and provides a payout to impacted individuals.