Americans Running Out of Time to Claim $6,000 Settlement From Data Breach

Time is running out for millions of Americans affected by a data breach to claim their share of a large settlement.

Victims of the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. data breach, which exposed sensitive personal information, have until February 10 to submit their claims for up to $6,000.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, reached a $21 million settlement following the breach that compromised data from June 3 to September 26, 2020.

Newsweek reached out to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Arnold Law Firm for comment via email on Monday.

Why It Matters

The breach not only exposed sensitive data but also took the company nearly a year to notify affected customers—a delay that could have compounded the risk of identity theft and fraud. Nearly 3.5 million people were impacted by the data breach, which included Social Security numbers and credit card information.

What To Know

According to the settlement website, information that might’ve been exposed includes “personal identifying information (‘PII’) and personal health information (‘PHI’),” including Social Security numbers, usernames and passwords, medical information, biometric information and more.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s delay in disclosing the data breach has raised concerns as well. The firm waited close to a year to inform customers and employees about the exposure of their sensitive data—a delay that potentially increased the risk of identity theft and allowed the misuse of their personal information.

Who Is Eligible for a Payment?

Individuals affected by the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. data breach, which occurred between June and September 2020, are eligible to file a claim. Potential claimants must prove they suffered monetary damages due to the breach to qualify for the maximum compensation available.

How To File a Claim

Victims can either fill out a claim form available on the settlement website, ajgdatasettlement.com, by the Monday, February 10 deadline or mail out a completed claim form postmarked by February 10 or earlier to the following address:

AJG Settlement Administrator

In re Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, LLC

PO Box 5324

New York, NY 10150-5324

Claimants need to provide proof of identity and any documentation that shows financial losses or expenses incurred due to the breach, such as bank statements, bills or…