Inline Network Integration data breach class action settlement

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit accusing Inline Network Integration of failing to protect individuals’ private data when an unauthorized party gained access to Inline’s systems in a security breach.

The settlement class consists of anyone residing in the United States to whom Inline sent its notice of the data security incident that Inline discovered on or about March 12, 2022.

By allowing the security breach, the plaintiff asserted, Inline Network Integration was guilty of negligence, negligence per se, breach of fiduciary duty, intrusion upon seclusion and invasion of privacy and violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The private information that was allegedly compromised included full names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.

Inline Network Integration is a fully managed IT service company providing companies in a wide range of industries with professional IT solutions and support. The company is based in and primarily serves consumers in Texas but has clients across the country. 

The company denies any accusations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims.

Settlement class members can receive a number of benefits from the settlement.

Class members may claim reimbursement for up to $500 in ordinary out-of-pocket expenses and fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or other identity-theft insurance products purchased between March 12, 2022, and the date of the settlement agreement. 

As part of this $500, class members also may claim compensation for up to three hours of lost time spent dealing with the data breach at a rate of $20 per hour, for a maximum of $60 per person.

Class members may also claim reimbursement for extraordinary losses in documented identity theft, not to exceed $5,000 per settlement class member, and credit monitoring and identity theft protection with $1 million in insurance.

Inline has also agreed to continue to provide security for the private information and protected health data in its possession or control; this will be paid for separately from other settlement benefits.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is Dec. 6, 2023.

A final fairness hearing in the Inline Network Integration data breach class action lawsuit settlement will take place Dec. 13, 2023.

Claim forms must be submitted or postmarked by Jan. 5, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Anyone residing in the United States who Inline sent its notice of a data security incident that Inline discovered on or about March 12, 2022.

Potential Award

Up to $5,000

Proof of Purchase

Class members seeking reimbursement for certain expenses must submit documentation such as telephone or cellphone bills, gas or postage receipts bank account statements reflecting out-of-pocket expenses, receipts or account statements reflecting purchases made for credit monitoring or identity-theft insurance services, or invoices or statements reflecting payments for professional fees or services.

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

01/05/2024

Case Name

Cline, et al. v. Inline Network Integration LLC, Case No. 2023LA000402, in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit Dupage County, Illinois

Final Hearing

12/13/2023

Settlement Website

InlineDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Cline v. Inline Network Integration LLC
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-933-6680

Class Counsel

MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

TURKE & STRAUSS LLP

Defense Counsel

LEWIS BRISBOIS BBISGAARD 7 SMITH LLP