Vi Data Breach Settlement: Claims, Payouts, & Dates

If you were affected by the data breach that occurred around March 13, 2023, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Classic Residence Management Limited Partnership, operating as Vi, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations of unauthorized access to their computer systems, compromising sensitive personal information.

Whois eligible to submit a claim?

The settlement class includes all individuals impacted by the data breach. If your personal information was accessed during this breach, you are part of the class.

Class members were likely notified directly by Vi about the breach. If you received such a notification, you are included in the settlement class.

How much are the payouts per person?

The settlement provides for documented ordinary losses up to $1,500 per class member. These losses include unreimbursed bank fees, long-distance phone charges, and costs for credit monitoring services purchased between March 13, 2023, and February 3, 2025.

For extraordinary losses resulting from actual identity theft, class members can claim up to $5,000. To qualify, the loss must be documented, unreimbursed, and directly linked to the data breach. Additionally, class members can receive reimbursement for up to three hours of lost time at $25 per hour, with the possibility of claiming an additional four hours if documented.

• Documented Ordinary Losses: Up to $1,500
• Documented Extraordinary Losses: Up to $5,000
• Reimbursement for Lost Time: Up to $175 total

Required documentation

• Documented Ordinary Losses: Receipts or statements
• Documented Extraordinary Losses: Proof of identity theft and related expenses
• Lost Time: Attestation or documentation

How to submit a claim

Class members can file a claim online or download the claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

The mailing address is:

Vi Data Breach Settlement

c/o Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 25226

Santa Ana, California, 92799

Ensure your claim is submitted online or postmarked by February 3, 2025.

Claim instructions

To submit a claim, follow these steps:

1. Gather all necessary documentation for your claim.
2. Visit the settlement website and complete the online claim form or download the PDF version.
3. Fill out the form with accurate information, including your contact details and the nature of your claim.
4. Attach any required documentation to support your claim.
5. Submit the form online or mail it to the address provided above.

Payout options

• Check by mail
• Digital payment options (PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle) available for online submissions

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 3, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 19, 2025

When is the Vi Data Breach Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on February 19, 2025. If the settlement is approved, class members will receive their awards after any appeals are resolved.

Why did Vi agree to a settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleges that Vi failed to protect sensitive personal information, leading to a data breach.

The compromised information in the breach may have included:

• Names
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Payment card numbers
• Medical treatment information
• Health information

Vi denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.