Plymouth Tube $160K Data Breach Settlement

If you reside in the United States and received notification from Plymouth Tube Company regarding a cybersecurity incident that occurred in January 2024, you may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $4,500 from a class action settlement.

Plymouth Tube Company has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit related to allegations that the company experienced a cybersecurity breach between January 27 and January 29, 2024. The lawsuit claims that cybercriminals potentially accessed sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of current and former employees, as well as their dependents.

The compromised data may include names, birth dates, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance details, and medical information.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

You are eligible to file a claim if you meet all of the following criteria:

• You live in the United States whose personal information may have been accessed in the 2024 Plymouth Tube data breach.
• You received an official notice from Plymouth Tube Company informing you that your PII and PHI may have been compromised in the cybersecurity incident that occurred between January 27 and January 29, 2024.

How much will my settlement payment be?

• Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses: Class members can claim up to $4,500 in proven financial losses that occurred due to the cybersecurity incident, Losses can include bank fees, credit monitoring or freezing/unfreezing costs, and other charges.
• Lost Time Reimbursement: Claimants can submit for up to four hours, at $22 an hour, of time lost spending dealing with the data breach. Lost time is capped at a total of $88.00.
• Credit Monitoring: Class members can receive three years of one bureau credit monitoring services and $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance.

How to claim a data breach settlement payout

To receive a class action rebate, class members must submit a claim by the deadline of June 23, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form to print and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Aaron Weaver, et al. v. Plymouth Tube Company c/o CPT Group, Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606.

Required proof and information

• CPT ID and Passcode from notice required to submit an online claim.
• Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses claims require supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, bank or credit card statements and other records proving unreimbursed charges and losses due to the data breach.

Payment options

Claimants can select from:

• Digital payment (available only if you submit your claim online)
• Physical check mailed directly to your provided address

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund includes:

• Credit monitoring services: Cost determined by number of submitted claims
• Payments to class members: Funds determined by number of approved claims
• Attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses: Up to $160,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000

Important dates

• Deadline to Submit a Claim: June 23, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time)

When is the Plymouth Tube Company data breach settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on July 24, 2025. Once the court grants approval to the settlement, payments will be issued to valid claimants.

Why did Plymouth Tube Co agree to settle this class action?

Plymouth Tube Company agreed to settle this lawsuit to avoid prolonged litigation and costs. The settlement does not represent an admission of wrongdoing or liability, and Plymouth Tube Company maintains that it had valid defenses against the allegations.

Sources

1. Official Class Notice
2. Settlement Website FAQ Page
3. Settlement Claim Form