$5,000 Checks Available from $1.3M Settlement – Just Show Your Bank Statement

Automation Personnel Services, a prominent staffing agency, has agreed to a $1.375 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit related to a 2020 data breach. The breach, which occurred in November 2020 and was made public in March 2021, compromised sensitive personal information of employees and job applicants, including Social Security numbers.

The lawsuit accuses the company of failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to prevent the breach. While Automation Personnel Services denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the case to avoid prolonged legal proceedings.

The settlement offers financial compensation and credit monitoring services to individuals whose personal information was exposed in the breach. Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses, such as bank fees, credit monitoring costs, and fraudulent charges. Additionally, class members who lost time due to the breach can receive compensation of up to four hours at $20 per hour.

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As part of the settlement, those affected are entitled to one year of free credit monitoring services through Identity Theft Guard Solutions, offering extra protection for their financial security.

To receive compensation, individuals must submit a claim form by December 24, 2024, and provide supporting documentation such as receipts, bills, or bank statements. A final approval hearing for the settlement will take place on February 6, 2025, where the court will decide whether to grant final approval. However, individuals will not receive compensation without submitting a claim form by the deadline.

For more information, the U.S. Sun has additional details on other class action settlements, including an $825,000 settlement for pet owners affected by a poop bag issue and a $5,000 check distribution from a furniture company’s data breach settlement.

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