$2.75M Ardagh Glass data breach class action settlement

A $2.75 million class action settlement resolves claims Ardagh Glass failed to prevent a 2021 data breach that allegedly compromised personally identifiable information.

The Ardagh Glass settlement benefits individuals whose information the criminal ransomware attack against Ardagh Glass’ network compromised between April 23, 2021, and May 19, 2021.

The class action lawsuit alleges Ardagh Glass failed to adequately protect the personal information of its employees and their dependents. The Ardagh Glass data breach reportedly compromised the information of approximately 5,300 individuals.

Ardagh Glass is a glass and metal packaging manufacturer based in Luxembourg.

Ardagh Glass hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $2.75 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $11,000 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to the Ardagh Glass data breach. Expenses may include fraud or identity theft costs, professional fees, credit expenses and other miscellaneous expenses. Claimants can also receive compensation for five hours of lost time compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.

After the distribution of reimbursement payments, the settlement administrator will automatically make pro rata cash settlement payments of the remaining settlement fund to each class member. No payment estimates are available at this time.

All class members can receive three years of free credit monitoring and identity theft services. These services include three-bureau monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance.

As part of the settlement, Ardagh agreed to improve its data security practices through enhanced cybersecurity training and awareness programs, data security policies, security measures, monitoring, response capabilities and restrictions.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Oct. 8, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement was scheduled for Nov. 5, 2024.

To receive Ardagh Glass settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 27, 2024. No claim form is required to receive automatic pro rata payments, though a claim form is required for all other benefits, including credit monitoring services.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals whose information the criminal ransomware attack against Ardagh Glass’ network compromised between April 23, 2021, and May 19, 2021

Potential Award

$11,000

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, invoices, account statements, credit reports, legal documents, tax returns and other proof of data breach-related expenses

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

11/27/2024

Case Name

Castaneda v. Ardagh Glass Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-2214, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Final Hearing

11/05/2024

Claims Administrator

Ardagh Glass Data Breach Action
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-383-3247

Class Counsel

Lynn Toops
Amina Thomas
COHEN & MALAD LLP

Gerard Stranch IV
Andrew Mize
STRANCH JENNINGS & GARVEY PLLC

Sam Strauss
Raina Borelli
STRAUSS BORELLI PLLC

Defense Counsel

John J Hamill
Pamela Begaj Loutos
DLA PIPER LLP (US)

Stephen Reynolds
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP