La Jolla Group Employee Data Breach Settlement
La Jolla Group agreed to settle claims that it failed to safeguard current and former employees' information in a November 2023 cybersecurity incident. La Jolla Group denies the allegations and says it has strong defenses; the court has not decided who is right.
Benefit Summary
Class members may claim two years of one-bureau monitoring plus either up to $2,000 in documented out-of-pocket losses, including up to $100 for attested lost time, or alternative cash of $95 for California subclass members and $45 for others. Loss claims share a $50,000 aggregate cap.
Maximum Award
Up to $2,000 including lost time, plus two years of credit monitoring
Who Is Included
Current and former La Jolla Group employees residing in the United States whose information was impacted by the November 2023 cybersecurity incident. La Jolla Group and its officers and directors, valid opt-outs, assigned judges and their staff and families, and people found criminally responsible for the incident are excluded.
- Proof required: Third-party records are required for out-of-pocket losses. Lost time requires an attestation but no documents. No documents are required for the $95 or $45 alternative payment or monitoring. Include the Class Member ID if one was provided.
How to File a Claim
- Claim method: Online or Mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-11-23
- Instructions: Submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail by November 23, 2026. Include the unique Class Member ID if provided. Choose documented losses including lost time or the alternative cash payment, and optionally claim monitoring.
Case Details
- Case name: Jaime Dempsey, et al. v. La Jolla Group, Inc.
- Case number: 30-2024-01416569-CU-MC-CXC
- Court: Superior Court of California, County of Orange
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.ljgdatasettlement.com/
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits