People whose personal information was involved in the May 2024 cyberattack on Woodloch Pines resort and The Lodge at Woodloch may qualify to claim a $60 cash payment or up to $3,500 in documented losses, plus two years of credit monitoring, from the Woodloch data breach class action settlement. Claims are open through January 13, 2027, and the final approval hearing is set for February 24, 2027.
Current Status
Claims are open. The deadline is January 13, 2027: online claims must be submitted by that date, and mailed claims must be postmarked by it. The court in Wayne County, Pennsylvania has scheduled the final approval hearing for February 24, 2027. No final approval order has been entered, and payments go out only after final approval and any appeals.Free settlement alerts
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What Changed Recently?
Woodloch, the operator of the Woodloch Pines resort and The Lodge at Woodloch in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, agreed to settle In re: Woodloch Pines Data Breach Litigation, No. 594-CV-2024, in the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The settlement administrator began sending notices on October 15, 2026, and the claim period is now open.The lawsuit alleges that in a targeted cyberattack on Woodloch’s computer systems in May 2024, files containing private information were accessed. According to the court-approved notice, those files may have included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license or state ID numbers, financial account and payment card information, passport numbers, taxpayer ID numbers, medical information and health insurance policy information. Woodloch denies that it did anything wrong, the court has not decided who is right, and the settlement is not an admission of liability.
Who Qualifies?
The class is all living individuals in the United States whose private information was implicated in the May 2024 data incident. The defendants are Woodloch Pines, Inc.; Woodloch Spa Resort, LP, doing business as The Lodge at Woodloch; and The Woodloch Lodge and Spa, LLC. A related company, Woodloch Spa Resort, LLC, was also affected and is released by the settlement. Excluded are Woodloch and its officers, directors and related companies, governmental entities, the judge and the judge’s family and staff, and anyone who opts out.How Much Can You Get?
Class members choose one of two cash payments:- Cash Payment A, documented losses: up to $3,500 for out-of-pocket losses caused by the incident between May 4, 2024 and January 13, 2027, such as identity theft or fraud losses, fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or credit freezes, the cost of replacing IDs and postage to contact banks. Expenses already reimbursed by someone else do not count.
- Cash Payment B, alternative cash payment: a one-time $60 payment, with no proof or explanation needed.
What Proof or Notice ID Is Required?
The online claim form opens only with the LoginID and PIN printed on the notice the settlement administrator sent, so OCA classifies this settlement as requiring an ID from the notice. The $60 payment needs no documents. Documented losses need third-party proof, such as bank statements or receipts; notes a claimant writes can support that proof but are not enough on their own.What Is the Deadline?
Claims are due January 13, 2027. Online claims must be submitted by that date, and mailed claim forms, with any supporting documents, must be postmarked by January 13, 2027. The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is December 14, 2026.How Do You Take Action?
Claims are filed through the official Woodloch settlement website, online with the notice’s LoginID and PIN, or by downloading the paper claim form and mailing it to the settlement administrator.What Happens Next?
The final approval hearing is set for February 24, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern at the Wayne County Courthouse, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The date may change without further notice. If the court approves the settlement, benefits are distributed after any appeals are resolved. No payment date has been announced.Sources and Verification
This page is based on the official settlement website and the court-approved long-form notice and claim form in In re: Woodloch Pines Data Breach Litigation, No. 594-CV-2024 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Wayne Cnty.), checked November 2, 2026. The documents are posted on the official settlement website. It is not legal advice.Questions
Who qualifies for the Woodloch settlement?
The class is all living individuals in the United States whose private information was implicated in the May 2024 cyberattack on Woodloch’s computer systems. Woodloch’s records identify class members, and the settlement administrator mailed notices on October 15, 2026.
How much is the Woodloch settlement payment?
Class members choose one cash option: up to $3,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses from the incident, or a flat $60 alternative cash payment that needs no proof or explanation. Everyone can also enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring with $1 million of identity theft insurance.
Do I need the notice to file a Woodloch claim online?
The online claim form opens only with the LoginID and PIN printed on the notice the settlement administrator sent. A class member who lost the notice can ask the administrator for the LoginID and PIN through the official settlement website.
What is the Woodloch claim deadline?
January 13, 2027. Online claims must be submitted by that date, and mailed claim forms must be postmarked by it. The deadline to opt out or object is December 14, 2026.
When will Woodloch settlement payments be sent?
Payments go out only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The final approval hearing is February 24, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and no payment date has been set.
