This settlement resolves claims over the April 2024 Equinox, Inc. data incident; if you were sent a notice that your information may have been affected, you can file for up to $5,000 in documented losses or an estimated $100 cash payment, plus credit monitoring, by October 23, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are open. The deadline to file a claim online or by mail (postmarked) is October 23, 2026; the notice does not specify a timezone. The deadline to exclude yourself from or object to the settlement is September 23, 2026. A Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Albany County. The Court has not yet approved the settlement, and no payment date had been announced as of July 27, 2026 — benefits will not be issued unless and until the settlement is approved and becomes final.What Is This Settlement About?
Equinox, Inc. ("Equinox") has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims arising from a data incident it disclosed on or about April 29, 2024. According to the notice, Equinox became aware of suspicious activity and potential unauthorized access to its network, launched an investigation with outside cybersecurity advisors, notified law enforcement, and later determined that cybercriminals may have accessed individuals' private information.The lawsuits allege that Equinox failed to adequately protect that information. Equinox denies the claims and any wrongdoing, and no court has decided in favor of either side. The two sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation. The cases are McHugh v. Equinox, Inc., Index No. 911677-24, and Carter v. Equinox, Inc., Index No. 901198-25, both in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Albany County. If you received a notice about this incident, you can file a claim for a cash payment and enroll in credit monitoring.
Who Qualifies?
The Settlement Class includes all living individuals residing in the United States who were sent a notice by Equinox that their private information may have been impacted in the data incident detected on or about April 29, 2024.Excluded from the class are Equinox, any entity in which it has a controlling interest, and its officers, directors, legal representatives, successors, subsidiaries, and assigns; any judge, justice, or judicial officer presiding over the matter and members of their immediate families and their judicial staff; and anyone who validly opts out of the settlement. If you received a mailed or emailed notice with a Notice ID and Confirmation Code, you have been identified as a class member.
The notice states that the information potentially involved could include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, health insurance information, medical treatment or diagnosis information, medication-related information, financial information, provider name, and medical record or patient ID numbers. The exact information varied by individual.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement offers cash benefits and credit monitoring. A class member can claim the cash benefits and the credit monitoring:Documented monetary losses — up to $5,000. You can claim reimbursement for unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the data incident, up to $5,000 per class member. Examples given in the notice include out-of-pocket credit monitoring costs incurred on or after April 29, 2024, unreimbursed losses from actual fraud or identity theft, and unreimbursed bank fees, long-distance phone charges, postage, or mileage at the IRS business-use rate. This tier requires supporting documentation such as statements or receipts.
Pro rata cash payment — estimated $100. In addition to or instead of documented losses, you can claim a pro rata cash payment estimated at $100. The amount is calculated from the funds remaining in the Settlement Fund after administration costs, attorneys' fees, credit monitoring, and documented-loss payments, divided among eligible claims, and it will be adjusted up or down depending on how many valid claims are filed.
Credit monitoring — up to 3 years. In addition to any cash benefit, you can request up to three years of one-bureau credit monitoring that includes dark web monitoring, up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance coverage, and fully managed identity recovery services.
Cash payments are subject to pro rata adjustment: if valid claims do not exhaust the fund, cash payments increase; if valid claims exceed it, cash payments are reduced pro rata. The notice states that documented-loss payments and credit monitoring are funded first, before the pro rata cash payments are calculated. All amounts are estimates until claims are processed.
What Proof or Notice ID Is Required?
To file online, you log in with the Notice ID and Confirmation Code printed on the notice that was mailed or emailed to you. Because filing is gated on that administrator-issued identifier, this settlement is treated as proof-required — someone who never received a notice cannot simply file online without it.You do not need receipts for the pro rata cash payment or the credit monitoring. However, if you claim documented monetary losses (up to $5,000), you must attach reasonable documentation of the charges — for example, a statement from the company that charged you or a receipt, and, for a credit-monitoring or identity-theft product you bought, proof of purchase. If you believe you are a class member but cannot locate your Notice ID, you can contact the Settlement Administrator through the official settlement website rather than filing blind.
What Is the Deadline?
Claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by mail no later than October 23, 2026. The notice does not specify a timezone for the online submission deadline. The deadline to exclude yourself (opt out) or to object to the settlement is September 23, 2026.How Do You Take Action?
File your claim online at EquinoxIncSettlement.com. You will need the Notice ID and Confirmation Code from your notice to log in. On the claim form you choose your benefits — documented monetary losses (with documentation), the pro rata cash payment, and/or credit monitoring — and select how you want to be paid: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, a virtual prepaid card, or a physical check. If you do nothing, you will not receive any settlement benefits and you will give up your right to sue Equinox and the other released parties over this incident.What Happens Next?
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM to decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate, and to rule on the request for attorneys' fees and service awards. Class Counsel has said it will ask the Court to award attorneys' fees of up to one-third of the Settlement Fund ($228,333.33), which implies a Settlement Fund of about $685,000, plus reasonable expenses; the class representatives may request service awards of up to $2,500 each (up to $5,000 total), all subject to Court approval.Settlement benefits will not be issued unless and until the Court grants final approval and the settlement becomes final, and the approval process can be delayed by any appeals. The hearing date can change without further notice, so check the official settlement website for updates before relying on it.
Sources and Verification
• Official Settlement Website: EquinoxIncSettlement.com• Court-Authorized Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
• McHugh v. Equinox, Inc., Index No. 911677-24, and Carter v. Equinox, Inc., Index No. 901198-25, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Albany County
• Class Counsel: Todd S. Garber, Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP; David K. Lietz, Milberg PLLC
• Settlement Administrator: Angeion Group
OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm, and we do not process or decide claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Equinox data breach settlement?
The Settlement Class includes all living individuals residing in the United States who were sent a notice by Equinox, Inc. that their private information may have been impacted in the data incident disclosed on or about April 29, 2024. Equinox's officers, directors, and affiliates; the judicial officers presiding over the case and their immediate families and staff; and anyone who opts out are excluded.
How much money can I get from the Equinox settlement?
You can claim up to $5,000 for documented monetary losses fairly traceable to the data incident, and/or an estimated $100 pro rata cash payment that is adjusted up or down based on the number of valid claims. Separately, you can request up to three years of one-bureau credit monitoring that includes dark web monitoring, $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, and fully managed identity recovery services.
Do I need proof to file an Equinox claim?
To file online you log in with the Notice ID and Confirmation Code printed on your mailed or emailed notice, so this settlement is treated as proof-required. The pro rata cash payment and credit monitoring do not require receipts, but a claim for documented monetary losses must include supporting documentation such as statements or receipts. If you cannot locate your Notice ID, you can contact the Settlement Administrator through the official settlement website.
What is the deadline to file an Equinox settlement claim?
Claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by October 23, 2026. The deadline to exclude yourself from or object to the settlement is September 23, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Claims are filed at EquinoxIncSettlement.com.
What was the Equinox data incident?
On or about April 29, 2024, Equinox, Inc. detected suspicious activity and potential unauthorized access to its network and later determined that individuals' private information may have been accessed. According to the notice, the information involved could include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, health insurance information, medical treatment or diagnosis information, medication information, financial information, provider name, and medical record or patient ID numbers. Equinox denies the claims and any wrongdoing, and no court has found it liable.
Official Settlement Notice
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