Parker Hannifin data breach $1.75M class action settlement

Parker Hannifin agreed to a $1.75 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that a March 2022 data breach compromised employee information.

The settlement benefits current and former Parker Hannifin employees who received a letter notifying them of the March 2022 data breach.

According to the data breach class action lawsuit, Parker Hannifin negligently failed to protect the digital privacy of its current and former employees from the 2022 data breach. The incident allegedly compromised sensitive employee data including Social Security numbers, health insurance information and more.

Parker Hannifin is a manufacturing company that provides products for many industries including aerospace, healthcare, power, transportation and others. 

Parker-Hannifin hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the damages they experienced as a result of the data breach. 

The settlement allows for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for data breach-related expenses — including $250 for each verified incident of fraud linked to the data breach. Class members can also claim up to four hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour, for a maximum lost time payment of $100.

Class members who were residents of California at the time of the data breach can receive an additional $100 payment from the settlement. 

Any residual settlement funds will be used to make a pro rata settlement payment to class members, estimated to be around $50. Actual pro rata payments may be higher or lower depending on the amount left over after claims are paid. 

The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 14, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by July 14, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former Parker Hannifin employees who received a letter notifying them of the March 2022 data breach.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Account statements, receipts, tax documents, etc. 

More information on the documentation required for each type of claim can be found on the claim form.

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

07/14/2023

Case Name

Christiansen, et al. v. Parker Hannifin Corp., Case No. 1:22-cv-00835-DAP, in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Ohio

Final Hearing

08/02/2023

Settlement Website

PHDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Migliaccio v. Parker Hannifin Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
info@phdatasettlement.com
833-630-4779

Class Counsel

Terence R Coates
MARKOVITS STOCK & DEMARCO LLC

Joseph M Lyon
THE LYON FIRM

Marc E Dann
DANNLAW

Defense Counsel

David Carney
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP