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If you received a notification from the City of Oakland regarding a data security incident, you may be eligible to claim a payment from a class action settlement.
The City of Oakland has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence, breach of contract, and breach of confidence related to a data breach that exposed personal information.
Who is eligible for a settlement payout?
- Individuals whose Personal Information was stored, possessed or controlled by the City of Oakland
- Individuals who received notification from the City of Oakland of the cybersecurity incident
- Excluded from the settlement are: City of Oakland Mayor, Councilmembers, City Attorney, and those Oakland City Attorney’s Office personnel who have already released any claims
How much is the City of Oakland data breach payment?
Class members can submit a claim for one or more of the following:
- Ordinary Losses: Up to $350 for expenses such as credit monitoring fees. Including lost time, up to three hours, at $25 per hour
- Extraordinary Losses: Up to $10,000 for documented financial losses due to fraud or identity theft that can be traced to the breach
- Credit Monitoring Services: Three years of credit monitoring services
- Benefits for Police Officers: Police officers who received a notice of the data breach will receive a $175 cash payment, regardless of whether they experienced any fraudulent or unauthorized activity. No claim is required to receive this payment.
How to claim a data breach payout
To claim a settlement payment or credit monitoring services, class members must submit a claim form by May 6, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form to print and mail to the settlement administrator.
Police Officer settlement class members do not need to submit a claim to receive the $175.00 payment.
Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Oakland Data Breach Settlement, c/o Claims Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
Is proof required to submit a claim for the Oakland data breach settlement?
Yes, documentation is required for certain claims:
- Unique ID and PIN provided on notice required to submit an online claim
- Ordinary Losses: Proof of expenses like bank fees, credit monitoring or identity theft protection fees, and lost time
- Extraordinary Losses: Documentation showing financial fraud or identity theft, including falsified tax returns, medical identity theft
Payment options
Class members can select from the following:
- PayPal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Virtual Prepaid Card
- Mailed Check
Settlement fund breakdown
- Credit monitoring services to approved claimants
- Payments to approved claimants
- Attorneys' fees and expenses of up to $528,000 to be paid separately from the amount of approved claims
- Service awards to each of the class representatives for a total of $10,000
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: May 6, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: June 3, 2025
When is the data breach settlement payout date?
The court will hold a final approval hearing on June 3, 2025. Once the court grants approval to the settlement, payments will be distributed, and credit monitoring services will be activated for approved claimants.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The lawsuit alleges that the City of Oakland was negligent in protecting personal information, leading to a data breach incident. The settlement aims to compensate affected individuals and avoid extensive litigation.
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