Idaho National Laboratory Data Incident Settlement
If your personal information was exposed during the December 2023 cyber-attack on Idaho National Laboratory (INL), you could receive free credit monitoring and up to $5,000 cash reimbursement. Eligible class members must file a claim by February 28, 2026. Submit your claim online today.
Who Is Eligible?
The court-certified class covers “all individuals residing in the United States whose private information was compromised in the Idaho National Laboratory’s data incident disclosed on or about December 12, 2023.”
Excluded individuals
- The presiding judge and court staff
- INL, its officers, directors and related entities
- Anyone who timely opts out of the settlement
Available Benefits
1. One-Year Credit Monitoring (all class members)
- Real-time monitoring by all three credit bureaus
- Dark-web and public-records scanning
- $1 million identity-theft insurance
2. Cash Payments (only if your Social Security number was impacted)
- Extraordinary Expenses: Up to $5,000 for unreimbursed fraud or identity-theft losses
- Ordinary Expenses: Up to $1,000 for out-of-pocket costs (credit freezes, document replacement, postage, etc.)
- Automatic $75 flat payment (no documentation required)
Key Deadlines
- Opt-Out Deadline: January 29, 2026
- Objection Deadline: January 29, 2026
- Claim Filing Deadline: February 28, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: March 19, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. MST (via Zoom)
How to File a Claim
The quickest method is the online claim portal linked below. You may also print and mail the official claim form.
File Online at INLDataSettlement.com Download Mail-In Claim Form (PDF)Important Reminders
- All claims must be filed or postmarked by February 28, 2026.
- Keep copies of receipts or bank statements to substantiate any expense claims.
- Doing nothing forfeits your right to benefits and releases your claims against INL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho National Laboratory Data Incident Settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges a December 2023 cyber-attack allowed unauthorized access to files containing names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and medical or insurance information. INL denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.
How much money can I receive from the settlement?
If your Social Security number was affected, you may claim:
- Up to $5,000 for extraordinary fraud-related losses
- Up to $1,000 for ordinary out-of-pocket expenses
- A $75 automatic cash payment
Do I need proof to get the $75 cash payment?
No. The flat $75 payment requires no documentation. Proof is only necessary for expense reimbursement claims.
How do I opt out of the Idaho National Laboratory Data Incident Settlement?
Mail a signed exclusion request postmarked by January 29, 2026, to the Settlement Administrator. Opting out means you won’t receive benefits but keep the right to sue INL separately.
Where can I get more information?
Visit the official settlement site at INLDataSettlement.com or call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 417-4969.