North Highland Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you are a current or former employee of North Highland, or a dependent or beneficiary residing in the United States whose personal information was potentially compromised between May 26, 2022, and June 6, 2022, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

North Highland has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged data security failures that potentially exposed sensitive personal information in a 2022 data breach.

Who is eligible for a payout?

To be eligible for this settlement, you must meet specific criteria:

• Be a current or former North Highland employee, or a dependent or beneficiary.
• Reside in the United States.
• Have received a notice of the data breach.

How much is the payout?

• Unreimbursed Economic Losses: Up to $5,000 for losses related to fraud, identity theft, or other expenses incurred due to the data breach.
• Lost Time Compensation: Up to $150 for time spent addressing issues related to the breach, calculated at $25 per hour for up to six hours.
• Alternative Cash Payment: A flat payment of $100 if no other claims are made.

All claims are subject to pro rata adjustments, meaning the actual payout may vary depending on the number of claims filed.

How to claim a payout

To claim a payout, you must complete a claim form by February 11, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator.

Mailing address: North Highland Data Breach Settlement, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Ensure all required information is provided to avoid delays.

Claimants must provide documentation to support their claims for unreimbursed economic losses. This includes:

• Bank statements, police reports, or other documentation showing actual losses.
• Receipts or other non-self-prepared documents.

Payment methods

Class members can receive payments through:

• Electronic payment methods such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or Bank Transfer.
• Physical check mailed to the address provided in the claim form.

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will cover:

• Payments to class members for economic losses, lost time, or alternative cash payments
• A service award of up to $2,500 for the class representative
• Attorneys' fees of up to $216,666.67, subject to court approval

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 11, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: March 26, 2025

When is the North Highland Data Breach Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on March 26, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that North Highland failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information, leading to a data breach. The settlement was reached to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation.