$8M Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe data breach class action settlement

An $8 million Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe settlement resolves claims that the law firm failed to prevent a 2023 data breach that stole client information.

The settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notification from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe between March 2023 and December 2023.

Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit claim hackers stole their information through unauthorized file transfer activities because of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe’s alleged negligence. According to the class action lawsuit, the law firm should have implemented reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect client information.

Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe is a global law firm.

Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $8 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive cash benefits, including lost time payments, expense reimbursement and California compensation.

The settlement provides reimbursement for up to five hours of lost time compensated at a rate of $25 per hour. Class members can also receive up to $2,500 in reimbursement for ordinary expenses incurred while responding to the data breach and any resulting identity theft or fraud. Large reimbursement payments of up to $7,500 are available to consumers who experienced damages from identity theft or fraud following the data breach.

Instead of these reimbursement payments, class members may choose to instead receive an alternative cash payment of $75. Class members from California can also receive an additional payment of $150 in recognition of their claims under California’s Consumer Privacy Act.

All class members are eligible for three years of free three-bureau credit monitoring and identity theft protection.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Sept. 30, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2024.

To receive Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 28, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe between March 2023 and December 2023

Potential Award

$10,000

Proof of Purchase

Account statements, phone/internet bills, travel receipts, shipping expenses, credit reports, 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

10/28/2024

Case Name

In re: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 3:23-cv-04089-SI, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

11/08/2024

Settlement Website

OHSClassActionSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Orrick Data Breach Litigation Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132
[email protected]
866-372-0017

Class Counsel

Class Counsel Text

Defense Counsel

Kristine M Brown
Donald M Houser
Aravind Swaminathan
ALSTON & BIRD LLP