{"id":2997,"date":"2025-03-05T09:49:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=2997"},"modified":"2025-03-05T09:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:49:48","slug":"450000-arcadia-publishing-data-breach-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/450000-arcadia-publishing-data-breach-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"$450,000 Arcadia Publishing Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim Your Share and Protect Your Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arcadia Publishing, a well-known publisher specializing in local and state history, has agreed to a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/450000-arcadia-publishing-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/450000-arcadia-publishing-data-breach-settlement\/\">$450,000 class action settlement<\/a><\/strong> following a <strong>2023 data breach<\/strong> that exposed the sensitive personal information of its employees. If you received a notification from Arcadia Publishing about the breach, you may be eligible for compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#who-is-eligible-for-the-settlement\">Who is Eligible for the Settlement?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-compensation-can-you-receive\">What Compensation Can You Receive?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-if-you-dont-file-a-claim\">What If You Don\u2019t File a Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#legal-representation\">Legal Representation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#protecting-your-personal-data-in-the-future\">Protecting Your Personal Data in the Future<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lawsuit claims that Arcadia Publishing <strong>failed to implement proper cybersecurity measures<\/strong>, which allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access to Social Security numbers, driver\u2019s license information, and financial data. Although the company has not admitted wrongdoing, it has agreed to the settlement to resolve legal disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-eligible-for-the-settlement\">Who is Eligible for the Settlement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may qualify for the Arcadia Publishing settlement if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <strong>received a formal notification<\/strong> from Arcadia Publishing stating that your data was compromised in the <strong>April 2023<\/strong> breach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your sensitive personal information, such as <strong>Social Security numbers, financial account details, or driver\u2019s license numbers<\/strong>, was included in the breach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cash-app-ordered-to-pay-175-million-in-refunds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2878\">Cash App Ordered to Pay $175 Million in Refunds: How Illinois Users Can Claim Their Share<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/bcbs-settlement-payout-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2078\">BCBS Settlement Payout 2025: When and How You\u2019ll Get Your Payment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/4-9m-merrill-lynch-unpaid-wages-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2948\">$4.9M Merrill Lynch Unpaid Wages Settlement: Who Qualifies &amp; How to Claim Your Payout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/minnesota-reaches-109m-settlement-over-property\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2831\">Minnesota Reaches $109M Settlement Over Property Tax Forfeiture \u2013 Are You Eligible?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cold-virus-settlement-zicam-6-million-payout\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2744\">Cold Virus Settlement: Zicam Agrees to $6 Million Payout Over False Advertising Claims<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-compensation-can-you-receive\">What Compensation Can You Receive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible class members can receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reimbursement for documented financial losses<\/strong> up to <strong>$5,000<\/strong>, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fraud-related expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit repair service fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs to freeze\/unfreeze credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to <strong>five hours of lost time<\/strong> (paid at <strong>$25 per hour<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three years of comprehensive one-bureau credit monitoring<\/strong> and <strong>$1 million in identity theft insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A cash payment (estimated at $100)<\/strong> if you do not claim financial losses or credit monitoring services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a <strong>valid claim form<\/strong> by <strong>March 9, 2025<\/strong>. Claims can be submitted through the <strong>official settlement website<\/strong>, ArcadiaPublishingSettlement.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exclusion\/Objection Deadline:<\/strong> February 7, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claim Submission Deadline:<\/strong> March 9, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Settlement Approval Hearing:<\/strong> April 7, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-you-dont-file-a-claim\">What If You Don\u2019t File a Claim?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not submit a claim by the deadline, you will <strong>forfeit your right to any settlement benefits<\/strong>. However, if you wish to opt out of the settlement to pursue separate legal action, you must do so before <strong>February 7, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-representation\">Legal Representation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Class Counsel:<\/strong> Raina C. Borrelli \u2013 STRAUSS BORRELLI PLLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense Counsel:<\/strong> Paulyne Gardner \u2013 MULLEN COUGHLIN LLC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protecting-your-personal-data-in-the-future\">Protecting Your Personal Data in the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With data breaches becoming more frequent, <strong>taking proactive steps to safeguard your personal information<\/strong> is essential. Consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitoring your credit report regularly<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Being cautious about sharing sensitive information online<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using identity theft protection services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>$450,000 class action settlement<\/strong> provides affected individuals with an opportunity to recover losses and protect their identities. If you received a notice from Arcadia Publishing, don\u2019t miss the deadline to file your claim and secure your compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and to submit a claim, visit <strong>ArcadiaPublishingSettlement.com<\/strong> or contact the Claims Administrator at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arcadia Publishing Settlement Administrator<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 301134<br>Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 888-726-1297<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arcadia Publishing, a well-known publisher specializing in local and state history, has agreed to a $450,000 class action settlement following a 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive personal information of its employees. If you received a notification from Arcadia Publishing about the breach, you may be eligible for compensation. 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