Cornerstone National Insurance $525K Data Settlement

If you received a notice from Cornerstone National Insurance Company in August 2022 about an unauthorized disclosure of your personal information, you may be eligible to claim a cash payment—estimated between $25 and $78—from a class action settlement.

Cornerstone National Insurance Company has agreed to pay $525,000 to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that Cornerstone failed to adequately protect consumer personal information, including names and driver’s license numbers, which were accessed by a third-party without authorization.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

The settlement class is estimated to include approximately 233,504 individuals. You are considered a class member if:

You reside in the United States and received a notice from Cornerstone National Insurance Company on or around August 4, 2022, stating that your personal information was accessed or acquired without authorization in the data disclosure event.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Pro Rata Cash Payment: Claimants will receive a cash payment estimated between $25 and $78. The final amount will be determined by the number of valid claim submissions.

How to claim a data breach class action rebate

To receive a settlement payout, class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of July 10, 2025.

• You can file a claim online.
• You can print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Cornerstone Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25244, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required information

Unique ID and PIN from official notice require to submit a claim form online or by mail.

Payout options (how the class members can get paid)

Claimants can select from these options:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Class members that do not select a digital payment method will receive a paper check mailed to the address provided

$525K data breach settlement fund

The settlement fund of $525,000 will cover the following:

• Settlement administration costs: Estimated at $145,675
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $174,982.50
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $15,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,000 each, a total of $6,000
• Payments to valid claimants: Remaining settlement funds after the above deductions
• Cy pres recipient: Any unclaimed funds will go to Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: July 10, 2025
• Opt Out Deadline: July 10, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: September 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET

When is the Cornerstone National Insurance data breach settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval of the settlement.. The final approval hearing will take place on September 25, 2025.

Why did this class action lawsuit and settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit was filed because plaintiffs alleged that Cornerstone National Insurance Company failed to take proper measures to protect consumer personal information, resulting in unauthorized third-party access to sensitive data. The claims included violations of the Drivers’ Privacy Protection Act, negligence, and breaches of various state consumer protection laws.

Cornerstone denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense of further litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class Notice
2. Official Settlement Website FAQ Page