$21 Million Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: February 10, 2025

Payout: Up to $6,000

Proof required: Yes

$21 Million Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Class Action?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services have settled a $21 million class action lawsuit over allegations that they mishandled nearly 3,500,000 individuals' personally identifiable information when a hacker was able to steal sensitive information in a massive data breach incident back in 2020.

This class action is about a data breach incident involving Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. The class action lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to protect personal identifying information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) of approximately 3.5 million individuals in the United States, which was accessed or acquired by an unknown party during a criminal ransomware attack between June 3, 2020, and September 26, 2020.

What is the Total AJG Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount in the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services data breach class action lawsuit is $21,000,000.

AJG Data Settlement in Brief

● Settlement Amount: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has agreed to a $21 million settlement following a data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 3.5 million individuals between June and September 2020.

● Compensation for Affected Individuals: Class members can claim reimbursements for documented losses up to $6,000, along with options for three years of credit monitoring services or a pro-rata share of any remaining settlement funds.

● Data Security Improvements: As part of the settlement, Gallagher has committed to enhancing its data security protocols to prevent future breaches, addressing the vulnerabilities that led to the incident.

How Many Individuals Were Impacted by the Data Breach?

An anticipated 3,492,654 people were identified as being in the class action, who received a data breach notice in the form of a postcard, letter, or email from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services.

What's the Impact from the Arthur J Gallagher Breach?

The personal identifying information and personal health information alleged to have been exposed in the data breach incident includes a combination of the following:

• Social Security numbers,
• Tax identification numbers,
• Driver's license numbers,
• Passport numbers,
• Other government identification numbers,
• Dates of birth,
• Usernames and passwords,
• Employee identification numbers,
• Financial account information,
• Credit card information,
• Electronic signatures,
• Medical treatment information,
• Medical claim information,
• Medical diagnosis information,
• Medication information,
• Other medical information,
• Health insurance information,
• Medical records,
• Medical account numbers,
• Biometric information

Who Are Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co:
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, headquartered in Illinois.

Gallagher Bassett Services:
Gallagher Bassett Services is a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and operates as a premier property/casualty third-party administrator2. It specializes in claims management and risk management solutions.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To qualify for a payout, you must be a member of the Settlement Class, which includes individuals who were mailed a letter from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. or Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. stating that their information may have been impacted as a result of the data breach in 2020.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Qualifying AJG data breach settlement class members may be able to receive compensation for unreimbursed documented cash losses up to $6,000, three (3) years of financial account monitoring, or a cash payment. Additionally, California residents can claim up to $100.00 for statutory claims thanks to additional protections provided by the California Consumer Privacy Act.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must submit a valid claim form online or by mail to the official class action settlement administrator postmarked no later than February 10, 2025. You can find the claim form on the data breach class action website or request a paper copy by calling or emailing the official class action settlement administrator.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Yes, for claims of unreimbursed documented Monetary Losses, you must submit documentation supporting your claims, such as receipts or other non-self-prepared documents that document the costs incurred. For the alternative pro rated cash payment, no documentation is required.

However, you may be asked for a class member ID, which should be on any data breach notice you received from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services. If you lost your ID or did not receive one but believe you are part of the qualifying settlement member class, please reach out to the official settlement administrator directly.

Claim Form Website: AJDdataSettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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