Published
November 17, 2024
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was November 27, 2024, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for November 5, 2024. The official documents page does not currently post a final approval order or payment date. The settlement covered people whose information was affected by the Ardagh Glass data breach.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was November 27, 2024, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for November 5, 2024. The official documents page does not currently post a final approval order or payment date.StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalNo final approval order or payment date is posted.
Claim DeadlineNovember 27, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$2.75 millionSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $11,000 + cashThree years of monitoring was also available.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned a ransomware attack on Ardagh Glass systems between April and May 2021 and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for personally identifiable information belonging to employees and their dependents. 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 people whose information was affected by the Ardagh Glass data breach.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could claim reimbursement for documented losses, qualifying time, three years of credit monitoring, and a pro rata cash payment. Combined reimbursement could reach $11,000 under the settlement’s benefit limits.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 ArdaghDataBreach.com.
Important Dates
• Final approval hearing scheduled: November 5, 2024• Claim deadline: November 27, 2024
• 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 Castaneda v. Ardagh Glass Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-02214-MPB-TAB, in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana.Official Website: ArdaghDataBreach.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: ArdaghDataBreach.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$2.75 million
Case Title
Castaneda v. Ardagh Glass Inc.
Case Number
1:23-cv-02214-MPB-TAB
Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Claim Deadline
November 27, 2024 (passed)
Status
Awaiting Final Approval
Official Website
ArdaghDataBreach.com
