Claims are closed. The deadline was October 28, 2024. The court granted final approval on November 12, 2024, but the official settlement website does not announce a payment date.
Claims are closed. The deadline was October 28, 2024. The court granted final approval on November 12, 2024, but the official settlement website does not announce a payment date.
StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineOctober 28, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$8 millionSee the official documents for allocation terms.
Potential Benefit$75, $150, or up to $7,500Amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The litigation concerned unauthorized access to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe systems detected in March 2023. The plaintiffs alleged that personal information was exposed. Orrick denied wrongdoing, and the settlement resolved the dispute without a trial.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents who received notice from Orrick that their information was involved in the data breach.
What Relief Was Available?
Class members could seek limited lost-time reimbursement, up to $2,500 for ordinary losses, up to $7,500 for extraordinary losses, a $150 California payment, or a $75 alternative cash payment.
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 28, 2024
• Final approval or resolution: November 12, 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 matter is In re Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Data Breach Litigation, 3:23-cv-04089-SI, before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.