Cohen Cleary, P.C. $150K Data Breach Settlement

If you are a United States resident whose personal information was compromised in a data breach_static%20proof%20r2%20(10812564-2x7AB84).pdf) discovered by Cohen Cleary, P.C. on or before September 30, 2022, you may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Cohen Cleary, P.C. has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging negligence and violations of contractual and statutory duties. The lawsuit claims that law firm failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and medical information, which were accessed by unauthorized third parties in 2022.

Who is eligible for a settlement payment?

Class members include the following:

• You reside in the United States and your personal information was compromised in the data breach discovered by Cohen Cleary on or before September 30, 2022.
• You received a notice with a unique CPT ID confirming your eligibility, or you became aware of your eligibility through a nationwide press release.

How much is the data breach class action payout?

Class members who submit valid claims can receive the following:

• Documented Loss Fund: Class members can claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented financial losses directly linked to the data breach. This includes compensation for time spent addressing issues related to the incident, at $25 per hour, up to four hours ($100 total).

• Non-Documented Pour-Over Fund: After paying Documented Loss claims, attorneys' fees, administrative costs, and service awards, any remaining funds will be distributed pro rata to class members who submitted valid claims without documentation. Each claimant can receive up to $300.

How to claim a data breach payment

To receive a class action rebate, you must submit a completed claim form by the June 20, 2025 deadline. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Weekes v. Cohen Cleary, P.C., c/o CPT Group, Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606.

Is proof or additional information required with my claim?

• CPT ID provided on notice required to submit an online claim.
• Documented Loss claims require supporting documentation such as bank or credit card statements verifying unreimbursed charges due to fraud, fees for freezing/unfreezing credit, and professional fees paid to deal with fraud or identity theft related to the data breach.

Settlement payout options

• Electronic payment, if requested through the online claim form
• Paper check mailed to address provided

$150,000 data breach class action settlement fund

The settlement fund of $150,000 includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Not to exceed $31,625
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $49,950
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Service award to class representative: Up to $5,000
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds after above deductions

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 20, 2025
• Deadline to Exclude Yourself: May 15, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 14, 2025

When is the data breach settlement payout date?

The final hearing is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. Once the court grants the settlement final approval, claims will be processed and payments will be issued to class members with valid claims approximately 105 days later.

Why did Cohen Cleary agree to a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Cohen Cleary was negligent and violated contractual and statutory duties by failing to adequately protect sensitive personal information from a 2022 data breach. Cohen Cleary denies these allegations but agreed to settle to avoid continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website FAQ Page
2. Class Notice
3. Settlement Agreement Document