EMS LINQ data breach class action settlement

EMS LINQ agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a data breach that compromised sensitive employee and student data.

The LINQ class action settlement benefits individuals who received a written notification that their personal information was potentially accessed, viewed and/or obtained as a result of the EMS LINQ data breach between Sept. 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024.

The LINQ data breach allegedly compromised sensitive employee and student data, such as names, addresses, dates of birth, bank account information and Social Security numbers, according to a class action lawsuit against EMS LINQ.

EMS LINQ is a data management company that provides services to school districts and other organizations.

EMS LINQ has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the class action lawsuit against it.

Under the terms of the LINQ settlement, class members can receive up to $500 for documented ordinary losses, such as bank fees, communication charges and travel expenses. Class members can also receive up to $2,500 for documented extraordinary losses, such as unreimbursed fraudulent charges and identity theft losses.

Class members who do not have documented losses can receive a $50 alternative cash payment.

All class members are eligible for one year of free three-bureau credit monitoring.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is May 29, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the EMS LINQ data breach settlement is scheduled for June 23, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by June 29, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits individuals who were sent written notification that their personal information was potentially accessed, viewed or obtained as a result of the EMS LINQ data breach between Sept. 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024.

Potential Award

Up to $2,500 in extraordinary losses and $500 in ordinary losses, or a $50 alternative payment

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of losses, such as bank statements, phone bills, postage receipts and gas 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

06/29/2026

Case Name

Connor Law v. EMS LINQ LLC, Case No. 1:24-cv-01533-DAE, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division

Final Hearing

06/23/2026

Settlement Website

LINQDataIncident.com

Claims Administrator

LINQ Data Security Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
[email protected]844-341-1254

Class Counsel

Jarrett L. Ellzey
Leigh S. Montgomery
EKSM LLP

Defense Counsel

Michelle R. Gomez
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP