The proposed $300,000.00 settlement covers U.S. residents whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised in the January 2023 data incident. Class members claim a pro rata share of the net settlement fund - estimated at about $25, but larger or smaller depending on how many claims are filed - by December 28, 2026, with no proof or explanation to submit. The court has not yet given final approval.
Benefit Summary
Eligible class members: available benefits include Estimated $25 Pro Rata Cash.
Payments come from the $300,000.00 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Estimated $25 Pro Rata Cash
Who Is Included
United States residents whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised in the January 2023 Data Incident. Excluded are directors, officers, and agents of the Defendants or their subsidiaries and affiliated companies; governmental entities; and the assigned Judge, that Judgeâs immediate family, and Court staff.
- Proof required: A valid and timely Claim Form is required. The notice says no proof or explanation is required to claim the pro rata cash payment.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online submission or U.S. mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-12-28
- Instructions: Submit a valid and timely Claim Form online, or download a form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. A mailed form must be completed and signed.
Questions & Answers
How much could my payment be?
How much could my payment be?
- The payment is a share of the money left in the settlement fund after approved fees, costs, service awards, and administration costs are paid.
- The notice estimates the payment at $25, but the actual amount can be higher or lower because it depends on how many valid claims are filed.
Do I need documents showing a loss or other proof?
Do I need documents showing a loss or other proof?
- No. The notice says you do not need to provide proof or an explanation to request the cash payment.
- You still must submit a valid, timely Claim Form to receive a payment.
How can I file a claim?
How can I file a claim?
- You can submit the Claim Form online.
- Or, you can download a form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. A mailed form must be completed, signed, and postmarked by December 28, 2026.
- You may request a paper form by phone, email, or mail.
What happens if I do nothing?
What happens if I do nothing?
- You will not receive a settlement payment.
- Unless you opt out, you remain in the settlement and give up the rights described in the settlement’s release. In practical terms, the notice says you cannot later be part of another lawsuit against Arizona Labor Force about the issues covered by this settlement.
What must I do if I want to opt out?
What must I do if I want to opt out?
- To leave the settlement, submit an exclusion request online or mail it to the Settlement Administrator by December 13, 2026.
- The request must identify the case, give your contact information, include your personal signature, and clearly say that you want to be excluded.
- If you opt out, you cannot receive settlement benefits, but you keep any rights you may have to bring your own case about these issues.
What is the difference between objecting and opting out?
What is the difference between objecting and opting out?
- Objecting means telling the Court why you believe it should not approve some or all of the settlement. You may still submit a claim if you object.
- Opting out means leaving the settlement. A person who opts out cannot object because the settlement no longer applies to them.
- An objection must include the required case and contact information, your reasons, and your signature. It must be submitted online or postmarked by December 13, 2026.
When would payments be sent?
When would payments be sent?
- The Court is scheduled to consider final approval on January 12, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, in Phoenix.
- The notice does not promise a payment date. Payments will be distributed only if the Court grants final approval and after any appeals are resolved. Appeals, if any, may delay payment.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-12-13
- Objection deadline: 2026-12-13
- Final approval hearing: January 12, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time
- Hearing location: Courtroom 502 of the District Court for the District of Arizona, 401 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $300,000.00
- Case name: Daniel Bozek, et al. v. Arizona Labor Force, Inc., et al.
- Case number: 2:24-cv-00210-SHD
- Court: District Court for the District of Arizona
- Administrator: Settlement Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.AZLaborForceSettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits