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Foresters Data Breach Class Action

Last verified October 5, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, W.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-00971).

  1. October 10, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action was filed against The Independent Order of Foresters. The available docket text does not detail the specific claims, but a related filing references another class action over a third-party data incident, suggesting this case may concern alleged unauthorized access to personal information held by the insurer. These are allegations only and not proven facts.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Foresters Data Breach Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 10, 2024 in the District Court, W.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-00971).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Foresters Data Breach Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Randi A. Kassan (Milberg, PLLC). For The Independent Order of Foresters: Nicholas McCallin Rose (Baker & Hostetler LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Jonathan Ayres

Defendants

  • The Independent Order of Foresters

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

Guides:What is a class action lawsuit?How class membership worksYour options as a class member

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