Stanley Steemer $700K Data Breach Settlement

If you received a notification from Stanley Steemer International, Inc. regarding a data incident in or around December 2023, you may qualify to submit a claim for compensation from a class action settlement.

Stanley Steemer has agreed to pay $700,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to implement adequate security measures to protect personal identifying information (PII) during a data breach that occurred in February 2023.

Who qualifies for a Stanley Steemer data breach payment?

The Settlement Class includes individuals who received a notification from Stanley Steemer stating their personal information was or may have been compromised in the 2023 data incident:

• Employee Subclass: Employees of Stanley Steemer
• Customer Subclass: Customers of Stanley Steemer

How much is the class action settlement payout?

Impacted individuals can claim one or both of the following:

• Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses: Compensation for monetary losses fairly traceable to the data incident, capped at $10,000. Includes unreimbursed costs due to identity theft, expenses for credit monitoring, and other related costs.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment:
• $50 for Customer Subclass claimants
• $100 for Employee Subclass claimants

How to claim a data breach payment

To claim an award, complete and submit an online claim form or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. Claims must be submitted or mailed by April 28, 2025.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Stanley Steemer International, Inc., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2088, Portland, OR 97208-2088.

Required proof

• Unique ID from postcard notice required to submit online
• Out-Pocket Losses claims require supporting documentation:
• Receipts showing credit freeze fees
• Account statements showing unauthorized charges with corresponding police report
• Bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees such as late or overdraft fees & card reissuance fee

Payout options

• Check mailed to the address provided
• Digital payment

$700,000 Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $700,000 will cover various payments:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $253,333.33
• Service awards to each Plaintiff: $8,000 total
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining funds after other expenses

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 28, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 27, 2025

When is the Stanley Steemer data breach settlement payment date?

There is a final approval hearing scheduled for May 27, 2025. Once the court grants approval, payments will be issued to class members that submitted valid claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Stanley Steemer failed to implement adequate security measures to protect customer and employee private information, leading to a data breach. The settlement allows affected individuals to receive compensation without prolonged litigation or a costly trial.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website