First Advantage Form I9 $650K Data Breach Settlement

If you are a person residing in the United States whose personal information may have been compromised in the Form I9 cybersecurity incident, you may be eligible to submit a claim for cash compensation ranging from $50 to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

First Advantage Form I9 Compliance, LLC has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a class action lawsuit related to an alleged incident that took place around February 5, 2024. Unauthorized third parties reportedly accessed certain systems within Form I9's IT network, potentially compromising personal information.

Who is eligible for a data breach settlement payment?

• Your personal information was potentially accessed or acquired during the Form I9 data breach incident.
• You reside in the United States.

How much is the First Advantage payout?

Cash Payment A: Class members can select one of the following

• Compensation for Ordinary Losses: Up to $1,500 for unreimbursed monetary losses directly linked to the incident.
• Compensation for Extraordinary Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented financial losses due to fraud or identity theft

• Cash Payment B: A flat cash payment of $50 payment
• Identity Monitoring Services: Can be claimed in addition to Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B
• Single bureau credit monitoring
• Dark web scanning with notification services
• Identity fraud loss insurance and services

How to claim a data breach class action payment

To claim a payout, you must complete and submit a claim form by the deadline of May 14, 2025. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form.docx) and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Form I9 Cybersecurity Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Required proof

Yes, claimants must provide documentation to support a Cash Payment A claim. No proof is required for the Cash Payment B option.

• Ordinary Losses: Receipts, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed losses.
• Extraordinary Losses: Proof of monetary loss due to fraud or identity theft traceable to the cybersecurity incident.

Payout options

Class members can select:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Check mailed to the address provided

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$650,000 I9 settlement fund

The settlement fund of $650,000 will include:

• Settlement notice and administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $216,666.67
• Attorneys' expenses: To be submitted at a later date
• Payments to valid claimants: Amount varies based on claim type

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 14, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 19, 2025

When is the Form I9 compliance data breach payment date?

The final approval hearing will take place on May 19, 2025 and the court will decide whether to approve the settlement. Claims will be process and payments distributed after the judge grants approval.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was initiated due to a cybersecurity incident where unauthorized parties accessed First Advantage Form I9's systems, potentially compromising personal information. The settlement was reached to avoid the risks and costs of lengthy litigation.

Sources

• 1] [Official Settlement Website