Drug Free Workplaces Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you received a notification of a 2023 data incident at Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence, breach of implied contract, and violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, among other claims.

This settlement provides an opportunity for affected individuals to receive compensation and credit monitoring services.

Who can file a claim?

The Settlement Class includes individuals who received a notice from Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC in 2023 regarding the data incident.

How much can class members get?

• Ordinary Losses: Up to $475 for documented, unreimbursed losses such as bank fees, postage, and gasoline for local travel.
• Lost Time: Compensation of $17 per hour for up to four hours spent dealing with the data incident, included in the $475 cap for Ordinary Losses.
• Extraordinary Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed monetary loss caused by identity theft resulting from the data incident.
• Credit Monitoring: Two years of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.

For example, if a class member incurs $200 in bank fees and spends three hours dealing with the incident, they can claim $200 for Ordinary Losses and $51 for Lost Time, totaling $251.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must complete and submit a Claim Form. You can file a claim online or request a form by mail. Submit the completed form online or mail it postmarked by February 25, 2025, to:

DFW Data Incident Settlement

c/o Atticus Administration

PO Box 64053

St. Paul, MN 55164

Claimants must provide documentation to support claims for Ordinary and Extraordinary Losses:

• Ordinary Losses: Documentation such as receipts for bank fees or gasoline.
• Extraordinary Losses: Proof of identity theft and related expenses.

Payout methods

• Check
• Direct deposit

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 25, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: March 12, 2025

When is the Cohen v. Drug Free Workplaces payout date?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on March 12, 2025. If approved, the settlement will be finalized, and payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC was responsible for a data incident that exposed personal information, including Social Security numbers. The settlement avoids the risks and costs of ongoing litigation.