Claims are closed. The deadline was October 10, 2024. The court granted final approval on October 3, 2024, but the official settlement website does not announce a payment date.
Claims are closed. The deadline was October 10, 2024. The court granted final approval on October 3, 2024, but the official settlement website does not announce a payment date.
StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineOctober 10, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$4,759,470See the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000Benefit amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that a February 2023 incident involving Group 1001 Insurance Holdings and affiliated companies exposed personal information. The defendants denied wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle, and the court granted final approval without deciding the allegations at trial.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people whose personal information was potentially compromised in the Group 1001 incident and who did not validly exclude themselves.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket losses, up to $80 for lost time, a pro rata cash payment of at least $5, and three years of identity-theft protection.
How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form provided by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit requested. The filing window is now closed.
• Claim deadline: October 10, 2024
• Final approval: October 3, 2024
• Payment status: 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 Weigand, et al. v. Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-01452-RLY-TAB, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.