Cornwell Quality Tools agreed to settle a data breach class action with cash payments and identity monitoring. - Claim Depot
Cornwell Quality Tools agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over a December 2024 data breach affecting 103,782 individuals, offering up to $5,000 in compensation and identity monitoring services.
The settlement resolves allegations that the company failed to adequately protect private information during a cyberattack between December 11-22, 2024. The breach compromised personally identifiable information including Social Security numbers and credit card details of over 103,000 individuals.
Settlement benefits
Class members can choose between reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000, compensation for lost time (up to three hours at $20 per hour), or a flat $50 cash payment. All affected individuals are eligible for two free years of identity monitoring services with $1 million in identity theft insurance.
Claim process
To receive payment, affected individuals must file a claim online or by mail by January 27, 2027. Online claims require the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice, while reimbursement claims need supporting documentation such as receipts or bank statements.
Payments can be received via Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, or paper check. The settlement administrator will distribute payments approximately 86 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.
Legal resolution
The company denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs. The settlement fund will cover administration costs, attorney fees up to $500,000, $2,000 service awards to class representatives, and identity monitoring costs.
The final approval hearing is scheduled for January 28, 2027, with an opt-out deadline of December 28, 2026. This settlement follows a separate 2025 resolution regarding a 2022 data breach.
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