Published
March 2, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was March 9, 2025. The official case-documents page posts a final approval order, but the settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date. The settlement covered U.S. residents sent notice that their information was involved in the Arcadia incident or otherwise identified as affected.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was March 9, 2025. The official case-documents page posts a final approval order, but the settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date.StatusPayments PendingA final approval order is posted; no payment date is listed.
Claim DeadlineMarch 9, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$450,000See the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000 or cashThree years of monitoring was also available.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned unauthorized access to Arcadia Publishing systems beginning in March 2023 and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for names, Social Security numbers, addresses, identification numbers, and financial-account information. The defendant denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents sent notice that their information was involved in the Arcadia incident or otherwise identified as affected.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose an alternative cash payment estimated at $100 or claim up to $5,000 for documented losses and lost time. Three years of credit monitoring was also available with the loss option.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the selected benefit. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at ArcadiaPublishingSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: March 9, 2025• Final approval hearing: April 7, 2025
• Payment date: Not announced
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 Everingham, et al. v. Arcadia Publishing Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-00487-DCN, in the U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina.Official Website: ArcadiaPublishingSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: ArcadiaPublishingSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$450,000
Case Title
Everingham, et al. v. Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Case Number
2:24-cv-00487-DCN
Court
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Claim Deadline
March 9, 2025 (passed)
Status
Payments Pending
Official Website
ArcadiaPublishingSettlement.com
