If you got a breach notice from New River Electrical Corp., you can file for cash and credit monitoring before the July 20, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
New River Electrical Corporation, an electrical construction company, has agreed to a $425,000 settlement to resolve a class action over a data breach the company discovered around May 2024. According to the case, an unauthorized actor accessed files containing personal information during a cyberattack that took place between roughly April and May 2024. Court filings indicate about 9,845 people were notified. New River Electrical denies any wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.The case is captioned Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. The court granted preliminary approval on February 18, 2026, and a final approval hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2026.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes United States residents whose personal information was compromised in the New River Electrical Corp. data breach discovered around May 2024 and who were sent notice of the incident. If you received a settlement notice with a unique identifier, you are part of the class. The settlement notice is the simplest way to confirm your eligibility and the identifier you will need to file online.How Much Can You Get?
Class members can choose between two cash options. You can submit a claim for reimbursement of up to $3,000 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the breach — for example, credit-report or credit-freeze fees, card-replacement fees, late or over-limit fees, and certain credit-monitoring or identity-theft insurance costs — with supporting documentation. If you do not have documented losses, you can instead claim a $50 alternative cash payment. In addition, all class members may claim an enrollment code for two years of one-bureau credit monitoring. Because the fund is capped, the cash payments may be reduced pro rata depending on how many valid claims are filed.How to File a Claim
You can file online or by mail using the claim form available on the official settlement website. To file online, you will need the unique identifier (such as a Notice ID or Class Member ID) printed on your settlement notice. If you are claiming documented out-of-pocket losses, attach the supporting records (receipts, bank or credit-card statements, or bills). If you lost or never received your notice, use the contact form on the official settlement website to request your filing information. All claims must be submitted online or postmarked by July 20, 2026.Beware of Scams
Legitimate settlement administrators do not ask you to pay a fee to receive your payment, and they do not request your full Social Security number or banking login by unsolicited phone call, text, or email. File only through the official settlement website and ignore anyone who contacts you demanding payment or sensitive credentials to "release" your funds.Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the New River Electrical data breach settlement?
The settlement covers U.S. residents whose personal information was compromised in the New River Electrical Corp. data breach discovered around May 2024 and who were sent notice of the incident. If you received a settlement notice, you are a class member.
How much can I get?
You can claim up to $3,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or instead choose a $50 alternative cash payment. All class members may also claim an enrollment code for two years of one-bureau credit monitoring. Cash payments may be reduced pro rata depending on the number of valid claims.
What is the claim deadline?
Claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by July 20, 2026. A final approval hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2026.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Filing requires the unique identifier printed on your settlement notice, so proof of class membership is required. Documented out-of-pocket loss claims also require supporting records such as receipts, bank statements, or bills. Verify the exact requirements on the official settlement website.
Sources
- Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. — data breach class action settlement.
- Official settlement website — NREC Data Settlement.
