$4.225M ViaPath data breach class action settlement

Telmate, also known as ViaPath Technologies, has agreed to a $4.225 million class action settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2020 data breach that compromised sensitive consumer information.

The ViaPath settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was compromised in the Telmate data breach that occurred between Aug. 11 and 13, 2020.

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit filed against Telmate claim the company failed to protect sensitive consumer information from a 2020 ViaPath data breach. The breach compromised names, contact information, financial data, Social Security numbers and other sensitive information.

Telmate is a communication platform used by correctional facilities. Telmate is owned by ViaPath.

Telmate has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4,225,000 class action settlement to resolve the allegations.

Under the terms of the ViaPath settlement, class members can receive a pro rata cash payment from the settlement fund. The amount will depend on the number of valid claims, the amount of approved documented out-of-pocket loss claims and the remaining balance of the settlement fund after court-approved deductions. No documentation is required to receive pro rata payments.

Class members can also receive compensation of up to $5,000 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses more likely than not attributable to the ViaPath data breach. Supporting documentation is required to receive expense reimbursement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 21, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the class action settlement is scheduled for Feb. 12, 2027.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 21, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was compromised in the Telmate data breach that occurred between Aug. 11 and 13, 2020.

Potential Award

Up to $5,000 in out-of-pocket losses plus a pro rata payment

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of out-of-pocket expenses, such as telephone records, correspondence and receipts

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

12/21/2026

Case Name

Cooper v. Telmate LLC, Case No. 1:24-cv-01622, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Final Hearing

02/12/2027

Settlement Website

TelmateDataBreachSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Cooper v. Telmate LLC d/b/a ViaPath Technologies
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-453-3721

Class Counsel

Kevin Laukaitis
Natalia Perez
LAUKAITIS LAW LLC

Defense Counsel

James W. Davidson
O’HAGAN MEYER LLC