$8.7M Sequoia Benefits and Insurance data breach class action settlement

Sequoia Benefits and Insurance agreed to an $8.7 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to prevent a 2022 data breach that compromised sensitive employee data.

The Sequoia Benefits and Insurance settlement benefits individuals whose personal information may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party between Sept. 22 and Oct. 6, 2022.

Sequoia Benefits and Insurance is a human resources company that offers services, such as employee benefits, insurance, payroll and more. Sequoia’s clients include more than 1,000 companies and over 100,000 employees.

In December 2022, Sequoia announced that an unauthorized third party had accessed sensitive employee information between Sept. 22 and Oct. 6, 2022. The data breach compromised names, contact information, Social Security numbers, financial information and other sensitive data.

Affected individuals quickly took legal action against Sequoia, arguing the company failed to protect their data through reasonable cybersecurity measures. The plaintiffs say that had Sequoia implemented better cybersecurity, the data breach could have been prevented.

The Sequoia Benefits and Insurance data breach class action lawsuit settlement resolves the allegations.

Under the terms of the Sequoia Benefits and Insurance settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the amount they lost or spent as a result of the data breach.

Class members who have receipts or other records of their losses can claim up to $7,500 for their losses. These payments will vary based on the number of claims filed with the settlement.

Class members who do not have documentation of their losses can claim an estimated cash payment of $75.

Class members who lived in California between Sept. 22 and Oct. 6, 2022, are eligible for an additional payment of $150 to reflect claims under California privacy laws.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 9, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Sequoia Benefits and Insurance data breach class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by March 11, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sequoia informing them their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach between Sept. 22 and Oct. 6, 2022, or individuals who believe they may have been affected by the data breach.

Potential Award

Up to $7,500 for documented losses or a $75 payout and an additional $150 for California residents.

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of expenses or time spent protecting their data, such as receipts, bank statements, credit card statements, bills, invoices, etc.

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

03/11/2026

Case Name

In re: Sequoia Benefits and Insurance Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 22-cv-08217-RFL, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

04/07/2026

Settlement Website

SequoiaDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Sequoia Data Breach Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-630-5405

Class Counsel

David M. Berger
GIBBS MURA LLP

Rachele R. Byrd
WOLF HALDENSTEIN ADLER FREEMAN & HERZ LLP

M. Anderson Berry
EMERY REDDY P.C.

Kaleigh N. Boyd
TOUSLEY BRAIN STEPHENS PLLC

Defense Counsel

N/A