Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Data Breach Settlement
Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since December 21, 2025. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Final approval hearing held January 13, 2026
Claims closed December 21, 2025. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
Pending in the Hawaii First Circuit Court (No. 1CCV-25-0000467).
- November 21, 2025Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- December 21, 2025Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- January 13, 2026Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Cybercriminals accessed Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company's systems on or about August 25, 2023, potentially compromising individuals' private information including names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, payment card information, dates of birth, and medical information. Plaintiffs allege negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, invasion of privacy, and violations of various Hawaii laws.
Do you qualify?
All individuals who were notified that their private information was potentially compromised in the August 2023 cybersecurity incident involving Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Ltd.
How to file
The claim filing deadline passed on December 21, 2025, and the settlement is no longer accepting submissions. The court granted final approval on February 2, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Data Breach Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was December 21, 2025.
- What is the status of the Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Data Breach Settlement?
- Final approval hearing held January 13, 2026. Claims closed December 21, 2025. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
- Is the Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at pglidatabreach.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 →
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