Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement
Verified November 15, 2026 against institutehrdatasettlement.comAdministrator: Simpluris, (888) 836-1710Found via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Where this case stands
Accepting claims until December 2, 2026
The final approval hearing is set for December 17, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
Pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (No. 2026-02353).
- November 2, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- December 2, 2026 · upcomingClaim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- December 17, 2026 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. (IHRS) was hit by a targeted cyberattack in August 2025, during which files containing private information such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and medical information were accessed. The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continuing litigation.
Do you qualify?
Individuals whose private information was compromised in the August 2025 Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. data breach.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice.
Credit Monitoring
Two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring with $1 million of financial fraud insurance and access to fraud resolution agents. Available to all Class Members.
Cash Payment A - Documented Losses
$2,000 eachReimbursement of actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Breach up to $2,000.00, covering identity theft/fraud losses, credit report/monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, and postage. Requires proof.
Cash Payment B - Alternative Cash Payment
$45 eachOne-time $45.00 cash payment instead of documented losses, with no proof required.
Who is in the class
All individuals within the United States whose Private Information was accessed in the Data Breach.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail to the Settlement Administrator by December 2, 2026. The page does not specify what information or proof is required.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement?
- December 2, 2026. Claims are filed free at institutehrdatasettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement?
- No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
- What is the status of the Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement?
- Accepting claims until December 2, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for December 17, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- How long until I get paid from the Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement?
- Not before the final approval hearing on December 17, 2026; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Is the Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at institutehrdatasettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by November 2, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
- Who are the attorneys in the Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement?
- For the plaintiffs: Kenneth J. Grunfeld (Kopelowitz Ostrow, P.A.); Mariya Weekes (Milberg, PLLC). For Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc.: James W. Davidson (O'Hagan Meyer). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Kenneth J. GrunfeldKopelowitz Ostrow, P.A.5 tracked cases · $2.9M in disclosed settlements
- Mariya WeekesMilberg, PLLC60 tracked cases · $30.3M in disclosed settlements
Counsel for defendants
- James W. DavidsonO'Hagan Meyer13 tracked cases
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
Guides:How to tell if you qualifyHow to file a claim, and how long payment takesIs this settlement notice real, or a scam?
Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.
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Cash payment and/or Credit Monitoring Services