Barracuda Networks, Wescom Central Credit Union Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Individuals sent a notice of data breach letter by Wescom Central Credit Union regarding the Barracuda Networks incident discovered in May 2023.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
- The Settlement Class includes all individuals who were sent a notice of data breach letter by Wescom Central Credit Union concerning the Incident discovered on or around May 30, 2023.
- The Incident refers to the security event involving Barracuda Networks’ email secure gateway in October 2022.
- Excluded are the Judge, court personnel, Defendant and Wescom employees/officers, and individuals who validly opt out.
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To submit a claim, visit the official settlement website and complete the online Claim Form using the unique Login and Password found on the Postcard Notice sent to you. Alternatively, call the toll-free number to request a paper form and mail it to the Claims Administrator.
Claims for Ordinary or Extraordinary Losses require supporting documentation such as receipts, account statements, or bills. Claims for Lost Time require an attestation.
Settlement Payout
The settlement provides reimbursement for Documented Ordinary Losses up to $500, Lost Time up to $60 ($20/hour for 3 hours), and Documented Extraordinary Losses up to $1,500. Additionally, all class members are eligible for 1 year of 3B credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud protection.
- Attorneys’ Fees: Up to $125,000
- Service Award: Up to $5,000
Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that a security incident occurred in October 2022 where an unauthorized third party gained access to an email secure gateway provided by Barracuda Networks to Wescom Central Credit Union. The Plaintiff claims this potentially compromised private information. The Defendant denies any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to the settlement to avoid litigation costs.
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Settlement Administrator
Barracuda Networks Data Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
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