Amy Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. Data Breach Settlement
Last verified July 12, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 20, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to New River Electrical Corporation's network during an April-May 2024 cyberattack and potentially accessed and acquired files containing private information of approximately 9,845 individuals. The defendant denies all charges of wrongdoing or liability.
Do you qualify?
Individuals identified in New River Electrical Corporation's records who had their private information potentially compromised in the April-May 2024 cyberattack. Class members may have received a previous notice directly from NREC.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Alternative Cash Payment
$50 eachA flat $50 cash payment available to settlement class members in lieu of Expense Reimbursement, with no documentation required. This amount may be decreased on a pro rata basis if the number of valid claims exceeds available funds.
Credit Monitoring Services
Two years of one bureau credit monitoring services available to all settlement class members who submit a valid claim form and elect to enroll, regardless of whether they claim Expense Reimbursement or Alternative Cash Payment.
Who is in the class
All individuals residing in the United States whose PII was compromised in the Data Breach, including all individuals who received Defendant's notice of the breach.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form online through the settlement website or download the form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator by July 20, 2026. Valid claims can receive Credit Monitoring, Expense Reimbursement, or an Alternative Cash Payment.
Common questions
- How much does the Amy Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. Data Breach Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $425,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Amy Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 20, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Amy Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. Data Breach Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Amy Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at nrecdatasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Amy Walker v. New River Electrical Corp. Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for June 29, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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