Published
March 3, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
This $700,000 settlement covered people whose personal or health information was involved in AACOM’s September 2024 data breach. The administrator says payments for approved claims were issued June 8, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was March 4, 2026. The court granted final approval, and the official settlement website says payments for approved claims were issued June 8, 2026. Issued checks become void after December 7, 2026.StatusPayments IssuedApproved claim payments were issued June 8, 2026.
Claim DeadlineMarch 4, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$700,000Before approved fees and administration costs.
Potential BenefitUp to $3,500Or alternative cash, plus two years of monitoring.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that an unauthorized person accessed an AACOM employee email account in September 2024 and exposed names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. AACOM denied wrongdoing, and the parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents whose personally identifiable information or protected health information was identified as involved in the AACOM incident, including people who received notice of the breach.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could claim up to $3,500 for documented, unreimbursed losses or choose an alternative cash payment. Either option could be combined with 24 months of three-bureau credit and identity monitoring. Final cash amounts could be adjusted under the settlement terms.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit claims online or by mail. Documentation was required for loss reimbursement, while the alternative cash option did not require proof of loss. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at AACOMDataSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: March 4, 2026• Final approval hearing: March 25, 2026
• Approved-claim payments issued: June 8, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The case is In re AACOM Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 8:25-cv-01239-TJS, in the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland.Official Website: AACOMDataSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: AACOMDataSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$700,000
Case Title
In re AACOM Data Breach Litigation
Case Number
8:25-cv-01239-TJS
Court
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Claim Deadline
March 4, 2026 (passed)
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
AACOMDataSettlement.com
