Published
June 23, 2026
If you received a TRISTAR Insurance Group breach notice, you can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses or a flat cash payment, plus three years of credit monitoring, before the July 15, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
TRISTAR Insurance Group, Inc., a third-party claims administrator that handles workers' compensation, property, and liability claims for employers and insurers, has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve litigation over a November 2022 data breach. The case is Riggs, et al. v. TRISTAR Insurance Group, Inc., Case No. CJ-2025-00745, in the District Court of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.According to the lawsuit, an unauthorized party gained access to certain TRISTAR systems in November 2022 and may have obtained personal information belonging to individuals whose data the company maintained. The complaint alleges TRISTAR failed to adequately protect that information. TRISTAR denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and no court has found that the company did anything wrong. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
July 15, 2026
Estimated Payout
$40–$100 cash or up to $5,000
Up to $500 out-of-pocket · up to $5,000 extraordinary losses · or $100 (CA) / $40 (non-CA) cash · plus 3 yrs credit monitoring
Proof Required
Yes
Settlement Claim ID from the TRISTAR notice is required to file online
What Happened?
In November 2022, TRISTAR detected a data security incident involving unauthorized access to certain of its systems. A forensic investigation determined that files containing personal information may have been accessed, and TRISTAR began notifying affected individuals, sending notices of the data incident on or around February 1, 2024.The information involved varied by individual and may have included names and other personal identifiers contained in TRISTAR's files. Because TRISTAR works behind the scenes administering insurance and benefit claims for employers and insurers, many class members may not have had a direct relationship with the company — their information was in TRISTAR's systems through an employer or insurer. If you received a notice from TRISTAR about this incident, your information was among the data the company identified as potentially affected.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes United States residents whose personal information was compromised in the November 2022 TRISTAR data breach and to whom TRISTAR sent a notice of the data incident on or around February 1, 2024. In practical terms, if TRISTAR mailed you a notice about this breach, you are a class member and may file a claim.The settlement also recognizes a California subclass for class members who were California residents, which affects the alternative cash payment amount (see below). You will need the Settlement Claim ID printed on your notice to log in to the claim portal, so keep that notice handy. If you believe you were affected but cannot locate your Settlement Claim ID, you can request help through the official settlement website's contact page.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement lets eligible class members choose between reimbursement for losses tied to the breach or a flat cash payment, and all class members can claim credit monitoring.Out-of-pocket expenses (up to $500). You can claim up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses fairly traceable to the breach, which can include fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or freezes, postage, and similar costs. This amount includes up to $100 for lost time spent dealing with the breach, calculated at $25 per hour (up to four hours).
Extraordinary losses (up to $5,000). If you experienced fraud or identity theft as a result of the breach, you can claim up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary losses, such as unreimbursed fraudulent charges and other costs that were not covered by a bank or insurer. You must provide documentation showing the loss and that it was connected to the breach.
Alternative cash payment ($100 or $40). Instead of documenting losses, you can choose a flat alternative cash payment: $100 if you are a member of the California subclass, or $40 if you are a member of the non-California subclass.
Credit monitoring. All class members are eligible to claim three years of free credit monitoring services, which include three-bureau credit monitoring, managed fraud assistance, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance reimbursement.
Is Proof Required?
Yes. Filing online requires you to enter the Settlement Claim ID printed on the notice TRISTAR sent you, so this page is marked proof required. A claimant who never received a notice, or who discarded it, cannot file online without first requesting that information through the official settlement website.Beyond the Settlement Claim ID, the reimbursement options require supporting documentation. To claim out-of-pocket or extraordinary losses, you must submit records — receipts, bank or credit card statements, or similar documents — showing the loss and that it was tied to the breach. The alternative cash payment does not require documentation of losses, but you still need your Settlement Claim ID to file.
Important Dates
• Data breach: November 2022
• Notice of data incident sent: on or around February 1, 2024
• Exclusion (opt-out) and objection deadline: June 15, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 23, 2026
• Claim Deadline: July 15, 2026 (online or mailed)
If you are a class member, the way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 15, 2026. Deadlines and hearing dates can change, so check the official settlement website for updates before they pass.
How to File a Claim
File your claim online or by mail through the official settlement website, TRISTARDataSettlement.com. You will need the Settlement Claim ID from your notice to log in to the online claim form. Choose the out-of-pocket loss option, the extraordinary loss option, or the alternative cash payment, add credit monitoring, and upload supporting documents for any reimbursement you claim. The deadline is July 15, 2026.This is the same kind of insurance-administrator breach as the Word & Brown Insurance data breach settlement — a company most class members had never heard of, because it handled insurance paperwork behind the scenes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the TRISTAR Insurance Group data breach settlement?
The settlement covers United States residents whose personal information was compromised in the November 2022 TRISTAR Insurance Group data incident and to whom TRISTAR sent a notice of the breach on or around February 1, 2024. If you received a notice about this breach, you are a settlement class member.
How much can I get from the TRISTAR settlement?
You can claim up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses (including up to $100 for lost time at $25 per hour) and up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary losses such as fraud or identity theft. Alternatively, you can choose a flat cash payment of $100 if you are part of the California subclass or $40 if you are part of the non-California subclass. All class members are also eligible for three years of free credit monitoring.
Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes. To file online, you must enter the Settlement Claim ID printed on your TRISTAR notice. The reimbursement options also require supporting documents, such as receipts, bank statements, or credit card records showing the loss and that it was related to the breach.
What is the deadline to file a TRISTAR settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 15, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by mail through the official settlement website, TRISTARDataSettlement.com.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment or credit monitoring, and you will give up your right to sue TRISTAR Insurance Group over this data breach. The only way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 15, 2026.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: TRISTARDataSettlement.com• Riggs, et al. v. TRISTAR Insurance Group, Inc., Case No. CJ-2025-00745, District Court of Tulsa County, Oklahoma
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Settlement Amount
Up to $500 out-of-pocket + up to $5,000 extraordinary losses, or $100/$40 cash + 3 yrs credit monitoring
Case Title
Riggs, et al. v. TRISTAR Insurance Group, Inc.
Case Number
CJ-2025-00745
Court
District Court of Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Final Approval Hearing
June 23, 2026
Official Website
TRISTAR Data Settlement.com
