What is the Equifax Class Action About?
The Equifax Class Action alleges that in September 2017, Equifax experienced a data breach impacting the personal information of approximately 147 million people. Although Equifax denied any wrongdoing and no judgment or finding of wrongdoing was made, a class action settlement was reached to resolve lawsuits brought by consumers after the data breach.
How Can I Make Sure To Never Miss A Settlement Claim?
Am I eligible to get a payout in the Equifax Class Action?
Eligible class members are those estimated 147 million people affected by the Equifax data breach that occurred in September 2017. Specifically, if you purchased any of the covered products for personal, family, or household use, and not for resale, during the specified period, you are eligible.
Is Proof of Purchase Required in Order to File A Claim?
N/A. For certain types of claims, such as Out-of-Pocket Losses or Time Spent, claimants must certify that they have not received reimbursement for the claimed loss through other means. You can check if your information was breached and you are an eligible class member below.
How Much Money Can I Get?
The settlement varies and depends on several factors. For Time Spent claims during the Extended Claims Period, reimbursement is up to 20 total hours at $25 per hour. For Out-of-Pocket Losses during the Extended Claims Period resulting from the data breach, reimbursement is up to $20,000. However, the amount received may be significantly reduced depending on the number of valid claims submitted by other class members.
How Can I File a Claim?
To file a claim, eligible individuals must submit a valid and timely Claim Form by January 22, 2024. Claims can be submitted online through the link below or by downloading and mailing the Claim Form to the Claims Administrator.
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About Filing Settlement Claims
Please understand that submitting a settlement claim for payout with fraudulent information will result in the rejection of your claim form. By providing this information and attesting to its accuracy under oath, you acknowledge the potential legal consequences of perjury. It's important to recognize that such dishonest actions not only impact your own eligibility but also negatively affect those legitimately entitled to the benefits of the class action settlement. If you are unsure about your eligibility for this class action settlement, we encourage you to visit the official website of the class action administrator. It's important to note that ClaimClassActions.com serves as an informational resource only and is not affiliated with a class action administrator or a law firm.
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