BHI Energy $1.5M Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you are a resident of the United States and received a notice of a data incident from BHI Energy Services, LLC and BHI Energy I Specialty Services LLC, you may be eligible to claim up to $7,500 from a class action settlement.

BHI Energy has agreed to pay $1,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged data breach incidents that compromised private information between May 30, 2023, and July 7, 2023.

Who can file a claim?

To be part of the Settlement Class, you must meet the following criteria:

• You are a U.S. resident.
• You received a breach notice letter from BHI that was not returned as undeliverable.
• Your private information was compromised in the data incident.

The Settlement Class also includes a California Subclass, specifically for California residents who received a breach notice.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim various benefits, depending on their claim(s):

• Reimbursement for Lost Time: Up to 4 hours at $25 per hour.
• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $7,500 for documented expenses related to the data breach.
• CCPA Payment: $100 for California Subclass Members.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Based on remaining funds after other claims are paid.
• Credit Monitoring and Identity Protection: 24 months of services, including identity theft insurance and real-time credit monitoring.

The pro rata cash payment will depend on the number of claims and the remaining funds in the settlement pool. For example, if $200,000 remains after other claims and 2,000 people apply for the pro rata payment, each would receive $100.

How to file a claim

Class members must submit a claim form by June 12, 2025 to receive benefits. Class members can file a claim online or mail the claim form received by mail to BHI Energy Services Data Breach Settlement c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164.

Claimants need to provide proof of their out-of-pocket expenses and losses.

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Documentation of expenses.
• Lost Time: An attestation that the time was spent addressing the data breach.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the online claim form.
2. Complete the form with your personal information.
3. Attach any required documentation.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payment methods

• Direct deposit
• Check mailed to your address

$1.5 Million Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,500,000 will cover:

• Attorneys' fees and expenses: $600,000
• Service awards for Class Representatives: $2,500 each
• Costs of claims administration and notice
• Remaining funds for class member claims

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 12, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: April 15, 2025

When is the BHI Energy Services payout date?

After the final approval hearing on April 15, 2025, if the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed after the resolution of any appeals.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that BHI Energy failed to protect private information, leading to a data breach. The settlement avoids the cost and risk of a trial while providing compensation to affected individuals.