Individuals who received a notice in April or May 2023 indicating that their personal information may have been compromised in the January 2023 Fortra GoAnywhere file transfer data breach may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 or receive an estimated $85 cash payment as part of a $20 million class action settlement.
The lawsuit alleges that Fortra and several affiliated companies failed to implement adequate data security practices, leading to a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of approximately five million people. Affected information may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, health insurance information, and other sensitive records.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible if:
- You live in the United States and received a breach notification regarding the Fortra GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) data breach from one of the defendants or affiliated entities in April or May 2023.
- You were a customer, patient, or provided personal data to one of the impacted organizations listed above, and your information may have been stored in Fortra’s systems at the time of the breach.
Eligible individuals fall into various subclasses based on the organization that issued the breach notice. These include:
- Aetna Subclass
- Brightline Subclass (Only those who did not receive full compensation in a separate Brightline settlement are eligible)
- Community Health Subclass
- Elevance Health Subclass
- Fortra Subclass (includes all class members)
- Hatch Subclass (Hatch Bank is not a defendant, but customers may still qualify)
- Imagine360 Subclass
- Intellihartx Subclass
- NationsBenefits Subclass
- Santa Clara Subclass
Settlement Benefits
Eligible class members can choose from the following benefits:
Cash Payment A – Documented Losses:
Up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. Eligible costs may include identity theft services, bank fees, credit monitoring, mileage, postage, or losses due to fraud. Supporting documentation is required.
Cash Payment B – Alternative Compensation:
A pro rata cash payment (estimated at $85), for class members not claiming documented losses. No proof is required for this option.
Dark Web Monitoring:
One year of free dark web monitoring, including real-time alerts, transaction monitoring, wallet protection, and victim support.
How to File a Claim
Claims must be submitted by August 29, 2025. You may file online or print and mail the claim form to the address below. Brightline subclass members must use a separate Brightline-specific form.
Mailing Address:
In re Fortra Data Breach Litigation Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5569
Portland, OR 97228-5569
You will need your Unique ID and PIN from the notice to file your claim.
Documentation Requirements:
- For documented losses: receipts, bank statements, invoices, IRS documents, or police reports showing unreimbursed expenses related to the breach.
- For alternative payment: no documentation needed.
Payment Methods
Claimants will receive an email to select their preferred payment method:
- Electronic payment (ACH, Venmo, or PayPal)
- Paper check by mail
Settlement Fund Details
The $20 million fund will be distributed as follows:
- Attorney fees: Up to $6,666,667
- Attorney expenses: Subject to court approval
- Administrative costs: Amount to be determined
- Dark web monitoring services: Based on participation
- Payments to valid claimants: Remaining balance
Key Dates
- Claim Deadline: August 29, 2025
- Opt-Out Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: September 15, 2025
When Will Payments Be Issued?
Payments and access to monitoring services will be distributed approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval and all claims are processed.
Background
This settlement resolves claims that Fortra and several health and financial organizations failed to protect sensitive consumer data, resulting in a widespread data breach in January 2023. The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the matter to avoid prolonged litigation.
Sources:
Estimated Payout: Up to $5,000 for documented losses or $85 cash
Claim Deadline: August 29, 2025
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
