Houser LLP has agreed to pay $1,300,000 to settle a class action lawsuit related to a data breach that occurred between May 7 and May 9, 2023. The breach allegedly exposed sensitive personal information belonging to customers of Houser’s clients. The lawsuit claims the firm failed to maintain adequate data security measures.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if:
- You received a notification letter from Houser LLP beginning around February 28, 2024, informing you that your private information was impacted or potentially accessed in the breach.
- You fall into one or more of the following groups:
- General Class: Any individual whose data may have been exposed in the breach.
- California Subclass: California residents whose information was affected.
- Washington Subclass: Washington State residents whose information was affected.
Settlement Payment Options
Eligible claimants may choose one or more of the following benefits:
- $50 cash payment for all class members.
- Additional $25 for Washington residents.
- Additional $100 for California residents.
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, up to $5,000. To qualify, these losses must:
- Be reasonably linked to the data breach.
- Have occurred on or before May 7, 2023.
- Be supported by documentation.
- Not have been reimbursed from another source.
- Include examples such as credit monitoring fees, bank charges, or fraud-related expenses.
How to File a Claim
To receive compensation, class members must submit a claim form by October 1, 2025.
Claim submission options:
- Online via the official settlement website.
- By mail using a printed PDF claim form.
Mailing address:
In re Houser Data Breach Litigation
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
Required Documentation
- Class Member ID from the official settlement notice is required for both online and mail submissions.
- Claims for reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses must include supporting documentation such as receipts, billing statements, or police reports.
Payment Methods
- Electronic payment (available for online submissions only)
- Paper check mailed to the address provided on the claim form
Settlement Fund Details
The $1.3 million settlement fund will be allocated as follows:
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $433,333.33
- Service awards: Up to $2,000 each for six class representatives (maximum of $12,000)
- Administrative costs and legal expenses: Amounts to be determined and approved by the court
- Claimant payments: Remaining funds distributed to approved claimants
Important Dates
- Opt-out deadline: August 18, 2025
- Claim submission deadline: October 1, 2025
- Final approval hearing: October 31, 2025
When Will Payments Be Issued?
Payments to class members with approved claims will be issued approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement or once claim processing is completed.
Reason for the Lawsuit
This settlement resolves allegations that Houser LLP failed to implement reasonable data protection practices, allowing a cyberattack to expose personal information. Plaintiffs argued this resulted in a violation of privacy and potential identity theft risks. Houser has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further legal proceedings.
Sources
Settlement Status: Open for Claims
Award Range: $50 – $5,000
Claim Deadline: October 1, 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.
