Progressive $3.25M Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If your data was accessed in the security incident involving Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Progressive has agreed to pay $3,250,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence and other claims related to a data breach.

Who can claim compensation?

Those eligible to claim compensation include individuals in the United States identified by Progressive affected by the security event at a third-party call center vendor between May 2021 and May 2023.

Approximately 347,100 individuals are included in the class.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim one of the following benefits:

• Credit Monitoring and Insurance Services: All class members are eligible for three years of credit monitoring and insurance services.
• Compensation for Documented Losses: Class members may claim compensation for documented monetary losses up to $5,000.
• Pro Rata Cash Award: Class members can elect to receive a pro rata share of the net settlement fund.

The exact amount of the cash award will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the remaining balance of the settlement fund after other expenses.

The net settlement fund will be divided proportionally among class members submitting valid claims for cash awards.

Which claims require proof?

• Credit Monitoring: No documentation required.
• Cash Award: No documentation required.
• Documented Losses: Documentation required, such as receipts or account statements.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a valid claim form. You can file a claim online or download the claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Okonski v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC

PO Box 225391

New York, NY 10150-5391

Ensure your claim is submitted or postmarked by February 18, 2025.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Complete the form with your personal information and claim details.
3. Submit the form online or mail it to the address provided above.
4. Include any required documentation if claiming documented losses.

Cash payment options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check via mail

$3,250,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $3.25M will cover:

• Payments to class members with valid claims
• Administration and notice costs
• Attorneys' fees up to one-third of the settlement fund
• Service awards for plaintiffs, not exceeding $2,000 each

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 18, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 25, 2025

When is the Progressive Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on February 25, 2025. If approved, the settlement administrator will process claims and distribute payments after any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a security incident where unauthorized individuals accessed personal information.

The personal information potentially exposed includes:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Dates of birth
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Routing numbers
• Financial institution names
• Credit/debit card numbers and expiration dates

Progressive denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of litigation.