
If you were notified by New Enchantment Group, LLC about a data breach, you may be eligible to claim up to $4,000 from a class action settlement.
New Enchantment Group, LLC has agreed to pay a settlement to resolve a lawsuit related to a 2023 data breach.
Who can file a claim?
To be eligible to claim a payout and/or benefits:
- You were identified by New Enchantment Group, LLC as having your personally identifiable information compromised.
- You received written or substitute notice of the data breach on either February 28, 2023, or June 6, 2023.
How much are the payouts and what are the benefits?
Class members can claim various benefits depending on their circumstances:
- Reimbursement for Attested Time
- Up to five hours at a rate of $30 per hour for time spent remedying issues related to the data breach
- Maximum of $150
- Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Costs
- Documented costs incurred due to the data breach, not exceeding $500, including bank fees, phone charges, and professional fees
- Maximum of $500
- Reimbursement for Financial Losses
- Proven monetary losses arising from financial fraud or identity theft, up to $4,000, if the loss is documented and traceable to the data breach.
- Maximum of $4,000
- Credit Monitoring Services
- Includes monitoring of credit reports with the three major credit bureaus, alerts about changes, dark web scanning, identity theft insurance, and assistance in resolving issues.
- Up to two years
- Alternative cash payment
- $75 if no other claims are made
How to submit a claim
To claim an award, you must submit a valid claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement Administrator's mailing address: New Enchantment Claim Administrator, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 173106, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Claimants need to provide documentation for certain claims:
- Attested time requires a description of activities related to the breach.
- Out-of-pocket costs and financial losses require supporting documentation.
Claim instructions
- Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
- Fill out the form with your personal information and claim details.
- Attach any required documentation.
- Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.
Payout options
- Electronic transfer for online submissions.
- Check for mailed submissions.
Settlement fund expenses
The settlement fund includes various costs:
- Settlement administration costs: TBD
- Attorneys' fees: $282,500
- Service awards to class representatives: $1,500
- Payments to class members: Based on valid claims
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: February 11, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: March 13, 2025
When is the New Enchantment Group payout date?
The payout date will be determined after the final approval hearing on March 13, 2025.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The lawsuit was filed due to unauthorized access to New Enchantment Group's computer network, compromising personal data. The settlement avoids further litigation costs and provides compensation to affected individuals.
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