Houser Data Breach Settlement
$50–$5,000
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What happened
Houser LLP suffered an unauthorized data breach between May 7 and May 9, 2023, in which an unauthorized third party gained access to Houser files containing sensitive personal information of its clients' customers. Houser denies wrongdoing and disputes liability but has agreed to settle the lawsuit on a class-wide basis.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received a notice letter regarding the Houser Data Incident that occurred between approximately May 7, 2023, and May 9, 2023. The class includes subclasses for Washington and California residents with potentially higher payments under state privacy laws.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online or mail a completed paper Claim Form postmarked on or before October 1, 2025. You can file online at hllpsettlement.com or call (833) 420-3834 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time for assistance.
Common questions
- How much does the Houser Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $50–$5,000. The total settlement fund is $1.3M. 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 Houser Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 1, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Houser Data Breach Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Houser Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at hllpsettlement.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 Houser 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 October 31, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Karie Simmons(Consol Plaintiff)
- Scott Miller(Consol Plaintiff)
- Joseph Kausse(Consol Plaintiff)
- Jennifer Rivera(Consol Plaintiff)
- Mark Giannelli(Consol Plaintiff)
- Richard McMillen
Defendants
- Houser LLP
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Zachary O. ChambersMigliaccio and Rathod LLP
- M Anderson BerryClayeo C. Arnold, APLC
- John J NelsonMilberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC
- Robert A. MackeyLaw Offices of Robert Mackey
- Paul M. De MarcoMarkovits, Stock and DeMarco, LLC
- Gregory HaroutunianClayeo Arnold APLC
- Brandon Pierce JackClayeo Arnold, APC
- Kevin M. CoxThe Lyon Firm
- Joseph M. LyonLyon Firm
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