Davaco data breach $540K class action settlement

Davaco agreed to pay $540,000 as part of a lawsuit settlement to resolve claims surrounding a 2021 data breach that compromised sensitive personal information.

The settlement benefits consumers who received a notice that their information may have been compromised in the 2021 Davaco data breach.

Davaco is a project-management firm that assists its clients in developing and maintaining projects. The company has reportedly provided services to brands such as Target, Sephora, Home Depot, Starbucks and more.

According to a class action lawsuit, Davaco failed to protect employee data from third parties — resulting in a ransomware data breach in June 2021. The breach allegedly compromised sensitive employee information, including names, Social Security numbers and identification card numbers. 

Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit contend that Davaco could have prevented the incident through reasonable cybersecurity measures and better employee training. By failing to do so, Davaco allegedly placed current and former employees at risk for fraud for years to come.

“The ramifications of Defendant’s failure to keep Plaintiff’ [sic] and Class Employees’ Sensitive Information secure are long lasting and severe,” the Davaco data breach class action lawsuit argues. “Once Sensitive Information is stolen, fraudulent use of that information and damage to victims may continue for years.”

Davaco hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $540,000 class action settlement to resolve these claims.

The settlement provides a number of benefits including cash payments and/or free credit monitoring, based on class member experiences. 

All class members can choose to receive a basic award of $185 or 36 months of free identity theft protection through Pango’s Financial Shield. Class members who lived in California as of June 11, 2021, can also claim a payment of $175. 

The settlement also provides reimbursement. 

Class members can claim reimbursement for up to five hours of lost time at a rate of $20 per hour. Class members who suffered unauthorized charges, monetary losses, fraud and other out-of-pocket expenses can claim up to $5,000 in reimbursement for these losses.

Cash payments from the settlement may be increased or decreased on a proportional basis depending on the number of claims filed. Any funds remaining in the settlement after payment distributions will be donated to a charitable organization.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 28, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2023. 

In order to receive benefits from the Davaco data breach settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 12, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who received a notice that their information may have been compromised in the 2021 Davaco data breach

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Supporting documentation may include:

• Unreimbursed payment card fees or bank fees
• Cell, internet or text charges
• Unreimbursed costs or charges for obtaining credit reports, credit freezes, or credit monitoring or identity theft protection services (up to two years of coverage)
• Postage costs

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

01/12/2023

Case Name

Final Hearing

02/13/2023

Settlement Website

DAVACODataBreachSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Davaco Data Breach Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@DavacoDataBreachSettlement.com
888-885-5108

Class Counsel

Rachele R Byrd
WOLF HALDENSTEIN ADLER FREEMAN & HERZ LLP

M Anderson
BERRY CLAYEO C ARNOLD, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION

Gayle M Blatt
CASEY GERRY SCHENK FRANCAVILLA BLATT & PENFIELD LLP

Joshua B Swigart
SWIGART LAW GROUP, APC

Defense Counsel

Adam A Cooke
Russell A Welch
HOGANS LOVELLS US LLP