$1.6M Hilb Group data breach class action settlement

A $1.6 million settlement resolves claims that Hilb Group failed to prevent a data breach that may have exposed sensitive customer information during a data breach that occurred between Dec. 1, 2022 and Jan. 12, 2023.

The Hilb Group settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was accessed or potentially accessed during the Hilb Group data breach, as well as those whom the company mailed a data breach notification.

The class action lawsuit alleges an unauthorized third party may have gained access to certain Hilb Group files containing sensitive customer information, including full names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account data, identification and passport information, medical records and health insurance data. Plaintiffs in the case claim Hilb Group should have implemented reasonable cybersecurity measures to prevent the data breach.

Hilb Group Operating Co. is an insurance agency that offers property and casualty, employee benefits, retirement and specialty insurance products.

The Hilb Group denies any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1.6 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Hilb Group settlement, class members can receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses resulting from the security incident. Reimbursement is available for a range of damages, such as costs incurred from credit monitoring services, late fees and unauthorized charges on payment cards. 

Class members may also be eligible to receive a pro rata cash payment of remaining settlement funds. These payments are estimated to be around $75 but may be adjusted based on the number of claims filed.

The deadline to opt out or object to the settlement was Nov. 13, 2024.

The final approval hearing is set for Feb. 3, 2025.

The claim form deadline is Dec. 13, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals whose personal information was accessed or potentially accessed in connection with the Hilb Group data breach between Dec. 1, 2022, and Jan. 12, 2023

Potential Award

Up to $5,000 for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses and an estimated $75 pro-rata cash payment

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of losses, such as bank statements, credit card statements, receipts, 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

12/13/2024

Case Name

Tiller, et al. v. Hilb Group Operating Company LLC, Case No. 3:23-cv-00759-JAG, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Final Hearing

02/03/2025

Settlement Website

HGDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Tiller, et al. v. The Hilb Group Operating Company LLC
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-739-3318

Class Counsel

Terence R Coates
MARKOVITS, STOCK & DEMARCO LLC

Lee A Floyd
BREIT BINIAZAN PC

Justin C Walker
MARKOVITS STOCK & DEMARCO LLC

David K Lietz
Gary M Klinger
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN LLC

Kevin Laukaitis
LAUKAITIS LAW LLC

William B Federman
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD

Courtney L Weiner
LAW OFFICE OF CORTNEY WEINER PLLC

Defense Counsel

James P Muehlberger
TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP