IN RE: SEQUOIA BENEFITS AND INSURANCE DATA BREACH LITIGATION
If Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Services stored your personal information that was potentially accessed between September 22 and October 6, 2022, you may receive cash from an $8.7 million class action settlement. Submit a claim by March 11, 2026 or risk losing your benefits.
Visit Official Settlement SiteWho is Eligible?
You are included if Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Services, LLC or Sequoia One PEO, LLC held your personal data that may have been exposed during the cloud-storage breach occurring from September 22 – October 6, 2022. Notices were sent to potentially affected individuals, but you can still verify eligibility on the official website.
Settlement Benefits
- Cash Payments: The $8.7 million fund will be distributed to class members after court-approved deductions for administration, service awards and attorneys’ fees.
- No Future Lawsuits: By participating, you release all related claims against Sequoia over this data incident.
- Residual Funds: Any money left after payments will be donated to a court-approved cy-pres recipient.
Important Deadlines
- Claim Form Deadline: March 11, 2026
- Opt-Out Deadline: February 9, 2026
- Objection Deadline: February 9, 2026
- Final Fairness Hearing: April 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. PT
How to Claim Your Share
- Download and review the official claim form.
- Complete all required sections accurately.
- Submit online or mail it so it’s posted by March 11, 2026.
Your Options at a Glance
- Submit a Claim: Receive payment and waive future claims.
- Do Nothing: Stay in the class, receive no money, and still waive rights.
- Opt Out: Keep your right to sue Sequoia separately, but get no money from this settlement.
- Object: Tell the Court why you do not like the settlement while remaining in the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sequoia Benefits & Insurance data breach settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges Sequoia failed to secure personal information stored in its cloud system, which an unauthorized party accessed between Sept 22 and Oct 6 2022. The $8.7 million settlement resolves those claims without any admission of wrongdoing.
How much money will I receive from the Sequoia data breach settlement?
The exact payment per person depends on the number of valid claims after deducting court-approved fees and costs. All eligible claimants will receive the same pro-rata share.
Do I need proof that my data was compromised?
No additional proof is required beyond confirming you were notified your data was in Sequoia’s affected storage system. Follow the claim form instructions to certify eligibility.
Can I still sue Sequoia if I accept the settlement?
No. Accepting benefits means you release all related claims. If you want to keep the right to sue separately, you must submit a written request to opt out by February 9, 2026.
Where can I get more information?
Visit the official settlement website for complete documents, updates, and contact details for the Settlement Administrator.