Express Services Data Incident Settlement
If your personal information was exposed in the May 2024 cyberattack on Express Services, Inc., you could receive up to $5,000 in cash reimbursement, a flat $75 payment, and three years of free credit monitoring. Submit your claim by January 15, 2026 to secure your benefits.
Who Is Eligible?
You are automatically part of the Settlement Class if Express Services notified you that your data was potentially compromised during the May 2024 breach. Excluded individuals include:
- The presiding judge and their immediate family/staff
- Current employees, officers, and directors of Express Services
- Anyone who opts out by December 16, 2025
- The perpetrators of the data incident
Available Benefits
Free Credit Monitoring (all class members)
- 3 years of credit file monitoring by a major bureau
- $1 million identity theft insurance
- Dark-web & public records surveillance
- Access to fraud resolution agents
Cash Payment Options
Option 1 – Reimbursement (proof required)
- Out-of-pocket expenses: up to $800
- Identity-theft losses: up to $5,000
- Lost time: up to $100 (4 hours × $25)
Option 2 – Alternative Cash Payment
- One-time $75 payment (no documentation required)
You may choose either Option 1 or Option 2—not both.
How to File a Claim
- Complete the online claim form (fastest) or mail a paper form.
- Provide documentation for any out-of-pocket or fraud losses, if selecting Option 1.
- Submit or postmark your claim by January 15, 2026.
Key Deadlines
- Opt-Out Deadline: December 16, 2025
- Objection Deadline: December 16, 2025
- Claim Filing Deadline: January 15, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: January 21, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. CT
Important Documents
For full settlement terms, review the court-filed documents below:
Preliminary Approval Order Long-Form Notice Settlement AgreementFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Express Services Data Incident Settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges a May 2024 cyberattack exposed personal data (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial and health information). The Settlement compensates affected individuals and provides credit monitoring.
How much money can I receive?
Up to $5,000 for proven identity-theft losses, $800 for documented expenses, and/or $100 for time spent. If you prefer, you may take a flat $75 with no proof required.
Do I need proof to claim the $75 alternative payment?
No. Proof is required only if you seek reimbursement for expenses, fraud losses, or lost time under Option 1.
How do I opt out of the settlement?
Mail a signed “Request for Exclusion” to the Settlement Administrator by December 16, 2025. Opt-outs receive no benefits but keep the right to sue separately.
When will payments be issued?
Payments will be sent after the Court grants final approval on January 21, 2026 and any appeals are resolved.