A class action settlement has been reached in response to a May 2023 ransomware attack that compromised personal information belonging to employees and dependents of Venture Transportation Partners LLC, doing business as Venture Logistics. Affected individuals may be eligible to receive a cash payment, reimbursement for losses, or credit monitoring services.
Venture Logistics has agreed to pay $932,800 to resolve the lawsuit, which alleged the company failed to properly protect sensitive personal data.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible if:
- You received written notification from Venture Logistics stating your information may have been compromised in the May 2023 data breach
- You are among approximately 9,328 individuals whose data was exposed during the incident
What Compensation Is Available?
Class members may receive one or more of the following benefits:
- Credit Monitoring: Three years of credit monitoring and identity protection services, including up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance coverage
- Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $500 for documented expenses related to the breach (e.g., credit freeze fees, credit repair services, CPA or legal costs) incurred between May 13, 2023, and July 10, 2025
- Extraordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000 for unreimbursed financial losses linked directly to identity theft or misuse of your personal data
- Lost Time: Up to $125 for time spent dealing with the data breach (maximum 5 hours at $25/hour)
- Pro Rata Cash Payment: All class members will automatically receive a portion of the remaining funds after legal and administrative costs, regardless of whether they submit a claim
How to File a Claim
- No claim form is required to receive a pro rata cash payment
- To receive credit monitoring or reimbursement for losses or lost time, you must file a claim by October 1, 2025
- Claims can be submitted online or by mailing a printed claim form to the settlement administrator
Mailing Address for Claims:
Venture Logistics Data Breach Action
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
Required Information
To submit a claim for credit monitoring or reimbursement, you must provide:
- Your Class Member ID (from the official settlement notice)
- Documentation for out-of-pocket loss claims, such as:
- Receipts or invoices for professional services
- Credit card or bank statements showing fraudulent charges
- Police reports or tax fraud documentation
Payment Options
Approved payments will be issued as either:
- Electronic payment (if selected when filing online)
- Paper check (mailed to the address provided in your claim)
Breakdown of the $932,800 Settlement Fund
The fund will be allocated as follows:
- Administrative costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Not to exceed $310,933
- Service award to the class representative: Up to $5,000
- Cost of credit monitoring services: Based on the number of claims
- Payments to class members: Remaining balance after deductions
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out deadline: August 12, 2025
- Claim submission deadline: October 1, 2025
- Final approval hearing: September 19, 2025
When Will Payments Be Made?
Payments to eligible class members will be issued after court approval of the settlement, after the claim deadline passes, and after all claims have been reviewed and processed.
Why Was There a Settlement?
The lawsuit alleged that Venture Logistics failed to adequately safeguard personal information, resulting in a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive employee data. Venture Logistics has not admitted liability but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of litigation. As part of the settlement, the company also committed to enhancing its data security protocols.
Sources
Status: Open for Claims
Estimated Award: $55+ (pro rata cash), up to $5,000 for losses, or 3 years of credit monitoring
Deadline to File a Claim: 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.
