Published
November 15, 2024
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 10, 2025. The court granted final approval on February 27, 2025, but the official settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date. The settlement covered people sent notice that their information may have been affected by the 2020 Gallagher incident.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 10, 2025. The court granted final approval on February 27, 2025, but the official settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date.StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 10, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$21 millionSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $6,000 + cashMonitoring and a California payment were also offered.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned a ransomware attack affecting Arthur J. Gallagher and Gallagher Bassett systems in 2020 and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for personal identification, financial, employment, and health 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 people sent notice that their information may have been affected by the 2020 Gallagher incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $6,000 for documented losses, select three years of credit monitoring, or receive a pro rata residual cash payment. Eligible California class members could also claim up to $100.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 AJGDataSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: February 10, 2025• Final approval granted: February 27, 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 In re Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 1:22-cv-00137, in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.Official Website: AJGDataSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: AJGDataSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$21 million
Case Title
In re Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation
Case Number
1:22-cv-00137
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Claim Deadline
February 10, 2025 (passed)
Status
Payments Pending
Official Website
AJGDataSettlement.com
