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If you received a notification letter from Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. about the data breach discovered in November 2022, you may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.
Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging negligence in protecting sensitive personal information. Plaintiffs claimed that Brady Martz failed to adequately secure their systems, allowing unauthorized third-party access to files containing personal data of customers and some third-party contractors.
Who can file a claim for a data breach payment?
Class members are individuals that reside in the United states and received a notification letter from Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. informing you that your personal information may have been compromised in the November 2022 data breach.
How much is the class action settlement payout?
Class members can submit for one or more of the following:
- Cash Payment: Each approved claimant can receive a pro rata cash payment estimated at $75. Final payment amount will be determined by the number of claims filed.
- Ordinary Losses: Class members can submit for reimbursement for ordinary losses up to $250. This option includes documented out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the data breach and lost time. Lost time reimbursement is up to four hours spent addressing the breach, at a rate of $25 per hour for a total of $100.
- Extraordinary Losses: Class members who experienced significant financial harm due to the breach can claim up to $5,000 in documented financial losses directly caused by the cybersecurity incident. Losses must have occurred after November 19, 2022.
How to claim a data breach settlement payment
To receive a class action rebate, class members must submit a claim form by the June 24, 2025 deadline. You can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator.
Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Brady Martz Data Breach Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2009, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009
Required proof and information
- Claim Number and PIN from notice required to submit a claim online or by mail.
- Ordinary Losses claims require third-party documentation such as receipts or bank statements showing expenses.
- Extraordinary Losses claims require supporting documentation showing monetary losses directly resulting from the data breach, such as police reports, invoices for CPA or attorney services retained to deal with fraud related to the incident, and proof of unreimbursed charges due to identity theft.
Payout options
Class members have two options for receiving their settlement payments:
- Digital payment (available for online claims only)
- Physical check mailed to address provided
$850,000 data breach settlement fund breakdown
The class action settlement fund of $850,000 includes
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $283,333.33
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $5,000.
- Service awards to class representatives: $2,000 each totaling $10,000
- Payments to class members with valid claims: Remaining settlement funds
Important dates
- Fairness Hearing: August 11, 2025
- Deadline to File a Claim: June 24, 2025
When is the Brady Martz class action settlement payout date?
The fairness hearing is currently scheduled for August 11, 2025. Payments will be issued to approved claimants after the hearing takes place and the court grants the settlement final approval.
Why was this data breach class action settlement filed?
This class action lawsuit alleges that Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information, resulting in unauthorized access during a data breach discovered in November 2022. Brady Martz denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation and a possible trial.
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