You may be eligible to receive a payment from a proposed $505,000.00 non-reversionary class action settlement (the “Settlement Fund”). The class action lawsuit concerns a cybersecurity incident that Hafetz discovered in October 2023 (the “Data Incident”) in which it was determined that an unauthorized third party may have gained access to certain Hafetz’s email accounts that may have contained names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial account information, and insurance benefit information (“personally identifiable information” or “PII”). Hafetz denies any wrongdoing and denies that it has any liability but has agreed to settle the lawsuit on a class wide basis.
To be eligible to make a claim, you must have received a notice letter about Hafetz’s Data Incident that occurred between July 24, 2023, and October 12, 2023. Eligible claimants under the Settlement Agreement will be eligible to receive the following Settlement benefits:
Credit Monitoring Services: Two (2) years of Credit Monitoring Services to include credit monitoring through one national credit reporting bureau and with at least $1,000,000.00 in identity theft insurance;
Unreimbursed Economic Losses: Reimbursement for the actual amount of your unreimbursed losses or expenses up to $10,000.00, with supporting documentation of the monetary losses or expenses; and/or
Pro Rata Cash Payment: $50.00 cash payment from the Settlement Fund that will be increased or decreased pro rata depending on the amount remaining in the Settlement Fund after allocation of the Settlement Fund for reimbursement of documented Unreimbursed Economic Losses, attorneys' fees and expenses, service award, and Notice and Administrative Expenses.
For more information, or to submit a claim, read this website, email info@HafetzDataSettlement.com, or call (833) 417-4985. Please read the Notice and this website carefully. Your legal rights will be affected, and you have a choice to make at this time.
Summary of Legal Rights | Deadline(s) | |
Submit a Claim Form | The only way to receive payment. | Submitted or postmarked on or Before January 22, 2025 |
Exclude Yourself By Opting Out of the Class | Receive no payment. This is the only option that allows you to keep your right to bring any other lawsuit against Defendant for the same claims if you are a Settlement Class Member. | Submitted or postmarked on or Before December 23, 2025 |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend the Fairness Hearing | You can write the Court about why you agree or disagree with the Settlement. The Court cannot order a different Settlement. You can also ask to speak to the Court at the Final Approval Hearing on February 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET about the fairness of the Settlement, with or without your own attorney. | Received on or Before December 23, 2025 |
Do Nothing | Receive no payment. Give up rights if you are a Settlement Class Member. | No Deadline. |
Your rights and options as a Settlement Class Member –and the deadlines to exercise your rights– are explained in the Notice and on the FAQs page.
The Court still will have to decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments to Settlement Class Members will be made if the Court approves the Settlement and after any possible appeals are resolved.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
10/24/2025
Opt Out Deadline
12/23/2025
Objection Deadline
12/23/2025
Claim Deadline
1/22/2026
Final Approval Hearing
2/25/2026