In a couple of days American citizens will be able to claim settlement compensation from the allocated $1.3 million pool for those who were affected by the UnitedLex data leak. This money is meant to cover for the cyber attack that happened in March 2023 where eligible persons will be reimbursed for their monetary loss up to $15,500. Here’s all the information you should be informed about and especially what you need for making your claim for a portion of the funds that only requires one receipt.

Who qualifies for the UnitedLex data breach settlement?

In case you suffered any damages due to the Data breach at UnitedLex in March 2023 which exposed your private information, the company is ready to compensate you. The breach in question affected employees and other users whose personal data was violated, especially those sensitive in nature, such as those that can aid in identity theft. UnitedLex may not be found negligent thus aiding the data breach, still, the company has opted to resolve this matter in this manner to avoid any legal action regarding its alleged inability to implement appropriate cybersecurity measures.

What compensation is available?

Under this settlement, affected individuals can receive different levels of reimbursement for financial losses. Here’s what’s on the table:

• Up to $15,500: This covers documented financial losses related to identity theft, fraud, or other expenses tied to the breach.
• Lost time compensation: Claimants can receive up to $500 for time spent addressing issues from the data breach, such as filing fraud claims, dealing with credit monitoring, or taking security measures.
• Free credit monitoring and identity protection: Those impacted will also have access to credit monitoring and identity protection services through July 2027.

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What proof is needed to submit a claim?

In order to successfully process the claim, it is important to provide evidence of your financial losses. Below is the list of such evidence, which you can provide:

• Receipts: For any purchases or expenditures that you incurred as a result of the data breach. 
• Bank statements or credit card statements: Showing unauthorized transaction or suspicious activity
• Tax documents, police reports, or reports of fraud: These can help substantiate identity theft cases.
• Account statements: If they show unusual transactions related to the data breach.

Providing at least one of these documents to support your claim should suffice for the purpose of consideration.

When is the deadline to submit a claim?

Make sure to take action before this date if you wish to obtain your compensation, as you will not get any compensation if you file your claims late. After the period for filing all claims has expired, a hearing for the approval of the final settlement will be held on December 10, 2024, to allow distribution of the funds.

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How to file your claim for the UnitedLex settlement

To file a claim, visit the Top Class Actions website, where you will find the claim form and additional instructions. Make sure to:

1. Gather your documentation (receipts, statements, or any other proof).
2. Submit all required paperwork before the November 12 deadline.

Do not miss your chance to receive compensation for losses you experienced from the UnitedLex data breach. With a few simple steps and one receipt, you could receive significant reimbursement and peace of mind through extended identity protection services.

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