Belden data breach class action settlement

Update:

• A judge granted final approval to this class action settlement on April 15, 2023.

• Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Settlements & Payouts Facebook group.

Belden agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to prevent a November 2020 data breach.

The settlement benefits United States residents who received a notice from Belden concerning the November 2020 data breach.

Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit accused Belden of negligence and breaches of its duty by failing to protect consumer data in a 2020 data breach. 

In 2020, Belden was the victim of a data breach that compromised employee information and other data.

Belden hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $500 for unreimbursed data breach losses, fees for credit services and lost time. Losses covered by the settlement include bank fees, fraudulent charges, communication expenses, credit monitoring costs and more. Class members can receive compensation for lost time at a rate of $21.37 per hour, capped at five hours.

All of these payments are subject to a $500 cap, but payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement.

Belden agreed to make business practice changes for three years as part of the settlement. These changes include enhanced cybersecurity protections, employee training and more.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 24, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for April 19, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 8, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

United States residents who received a notice from Belden concerning the November 2020 data breach

Potential Award

$500

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of unreimbursed expenses and losses or lost time

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

02/08/2023

Case Name

Edke v. Belden Inc., Case No. 2021-CH-00047, and Mackey v. Belden Inc., Case No. 4:21-cv-00149, both in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Final Hearing

04/19/2023

Settlement Website

BeldenDataBreachSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Belden Cyberattack Claim Forms
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
Info@BeldenDataBreachSettlement.com
866-755-1865

Class Counsel

William B Federman
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD

Anderson Berry
CLAYEO C ARNOLD PLC

Defense Counsel

Gavin Reinke