Kraemer North America $340,000 Data Incident Settlement

If you received a notification from Kraemer North America, LLC about a data incident in March 2023, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Kraemer North America, LLC has agreed to pay $340,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged failure to implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect personal identifying information (PII).

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for the settlement, you must have received a notification letter from Kraemer North America, LLC stating that your personal information was or may have been compromised in the data incident. This class includes all individuals who were sent such a notification.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The settlement provides several types of compensation for eligible class members:

• Reimbursement for Lost Time and Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses: You may be eligible to receive compensation for up to 4 hours of time spent responding to the data incident at $25.00/hour, and for ordinary out-of-pocket losses up to $500.
• Extraordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses: You may claim up to $3,000 for extraordinary out-of-pocket losses incurred primarily as a result of the data incident.
• Credit Monitoring: All Settlement Class Members are eligible to receive two years of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.
• Alternative Cash Payment: In lieu of other benefits, you may claim an alternative cash payment estimated at $50.00.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Yes, proof is required to claim the reward. Claimants must provide documentation to support their claims for out-of-pocket losses and lost time. For credit monitoring and alternative cash payments, no additional proof is required beyond the claim form.

• Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses: Provide statements or receipts for expenses incurred.
• Extraordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses: Provide statements, receipts, and documentation showing efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement for the loss.
• Lost Time: Provide a brief description of the actions taken and the time spent.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you must complete and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online through the online claim form or by mailing the completed form to the Settlement Administrator at:

Kraemer Data Settlement

Settlement Administrator

PO Box 25226

Santa Ana, CA 92799

The deadline to submit your claim form is August 5, 2024. Ensure all required documentation is included with your claim form.

How do I Get Paid?

Payments will be issued via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check. You will need to provide the email address or phone number associated with your PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle account. If you choose a paper check, it will be mailed to the address you provided.

Settlement Fund Breakdown

The total settlement amount is $340,000. This fund will cover:

• Notice and administration costs
• Court-approved attorneys’ fees and costs
• Court-approved service awards for class representatives
• Settlement Fund taxes and tax expenses
• Payments to eligible Settlement Class Members

The attorneys’ fees are not to exceed $113,333.33, and litigation costs are not to exceed $10,000. The class representative will receive a service award of $5,000. The remaining amount will be distributed to eligible class members.

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: August 5, 2024
• Deadline to Opt Out of the Settlement: August 5, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: August 12, 2024