{"id":862,"date":"2024-12-20T02:22:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=862"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:22:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:22:47","slug":"marshall-melhorn-data-breach-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/marshall-melhorn-data-breach-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshall &amp; Melhorn Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim Your Share of $800K"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marshall &amp; Melhorn LLC, a full-service law firm, has reached an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/marshall-melhorn-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/marshall-melhorn-data-breach-settlement\/\">$800,000 settlement<\/a> to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2021 data breach. This settlement benefits individuals whose sensitive personal information was compromised during the breach and who were notified about the incident. If you were affected, you could be entitled to a cash payment or reimbursement for losses related to the breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\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=\"#what-happened-in-the-marshall-melhorn-data-breach\">What Happened in the Marshall &amp; Melhorn Data Breach?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-is-eligible-for-the-marshall-melhorn-settlement\">Who is Eligible for the Marshall &amp; Melhorn Settlement?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-compensation-is-available-to-eligible-class-members\">What Compensation is Available to Eligible Class Members?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dont-miss-out-on-your-compensation\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Compensation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-dates-and-information\">Key Dates and Information:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happened-in-the-marshall-melhorn-data-breach\">What Happened in the Marshall &amp; Melhorn Data Breach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data breach, which occurred between <strong>August and September 2021<\/strong>, compromised sensitive data such as <strong>names<\/strong>, <strong>Social Security numbers<\/strong>, and <strong>financial information<\/strong> of individuals. Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit allege that Marshall &amp; Melhorn failed to adequately protect this data, leading to damages such as <strong>identity theft<\/strong>, <strong>fraud<\/strong>, and other financial harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though Marshall &amp; Melhorn has not admitted any wrongdoing, the company agreed to pay a settlement amount of <strong>$800,000<\/strong> to resolve the lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-eligible-for-the-marshall-melhorn-settlement\">Who is Eligible for the Marshall &amp; Melhorn Settlement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for this settlement, individuals must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Received a data breach notification<\/strong> from Marshall &amp; Melhorn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Had their personal information compromised<\/strong> during the breach between <strong>August and September 2021<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were notified about the breach and your sensitive information was exposed, you are likely eligible to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/16-million-capital-one-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"215\">$16 Million Capital One Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment or Credit?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"188\">Verizon Class Action Settlement 2024: Payout Details, Eligibility, and Payment Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/284m-university-financial-aid-class-action-settlement-what-students-need-to-know\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"847\">$284M University Financial Aid Class Action Settlement: What Students Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/5-5-billion-visa-and-mastercard-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"173\">$5.5 Billion Visa and Mastercard Settlement: How Merchants Can Claim Their Share<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/equifax-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23\">Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Amount, Deadlines and Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-compensation-is-available-to-eligible-class-members\">What Compensation is Available to Eligible Class Members?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you qualify, you can receive compensation through a <strong>pro rata cash payment<\/strong>, which is expected to be around <strong>$70<\/strong>, though the final amount may vary based on the total number of claims filed and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, class members may also be eligible for <strong>reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses<\/strong> related to the breach. You could receive up to <strong>$5,000<\/strong> for documented expenses such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Losses from <strong>fraud<\/strong> or <strong>identity theft<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional fees<\/strong> for dealing with the breach (e.g., legal services).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs for <strong>freezing or unfreezing credit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit monitoring expenses<\/strong> and other related costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\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 compensation, eligible class members must file a valid claim form by <strong>December 23, 2024<\/strong>. Be sure to gather the necessary documentation, such as <strong>bank statements<\/strong>, <strong>receipts<\/strong>, <strong>tax documents<\/strong>, and any other proof of expenses related to the breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deadline to File a Claim<\/strong>: <strong>December 23, 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline to Opt-Out or Object<\/strong>: <strong>November 21, 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Approval Hearing<\/strong>: <strong>January 13, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-miss-out-on-your-compensation\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Compensation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were affected by the <strong>Marshall &amp; Melhorn data breach<\/strong>, make sure to file your claim before the <strong>December 23, 2024<\/strong> deadline. The settlement offers an opportunity to recover some of the financial losses caused by the breach and get reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and to file your claim, visit the official settlement website: MarshallMelhornDataSettlement.com.<\/p>\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\/credit-karma-lawsuit-2024-million-in-payments\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"124\">Credit Karma Lawsuit 2024: FTC Issues $2.5 Million in Payments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/5500-olympic-club-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"854\">Claim upto $5,500 Compensation Olympic Club Data Breach Settlement: Eligibility &amp; Deadlines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-customers-eligible-for-100-payout\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"469\">Verizon Customers Eligible for $100 Payout in Class Action Settlement: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/dont-miss-out-on-your-cash-app-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"180\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Cash App Settlement: How to Claim Your Share of $15M Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-dates-and-information\">Key Dates and Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Form Deadline<\/strong>: <strong>December 23, 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Hearing Date<\/strong>: <strong>January 13, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settlement Website<\/strong>: MarshallMelhornDataSettlement.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t delay\u2014ensure you claim the compensation you deserve!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marshall &amp; Melhorn LLC, a full-service law firm, has reached an $800,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2021 data breach. This settlement benefits individuals whose sensitive personal information was compromised during the breach and who were notified about the incident. If you were affected, you could be entitled to a&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/marshall-melhorn-data-breach-settlement\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=862"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1209,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862\/revisions\/1209"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}