Peerstar Data Breach Settlement
Up to $5,000
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What happened
On February 22, 2023, Peerstar experienced a cyberattack that compromised personal information of current and former patients, including names, Social Security numbers, government-issued IDs, financial account numbers, credit/debit card numbers, dates of birth, and health insurance information. Peerstar denies wrongdoing and says it has meritorious defenses, but is settling to resolve the disputed claims.
Do you qualify?
You are eligible if you are an individual residing in the United States whose personal information was compromised in the February 2023 Peerstar security incident and who received notice of the breach.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Lost Time Reimbursement
Reimbursement for up to four hours of lost time spent dealing with the Security Incident, calculated at $21.50 per hour, combined with and subject to the $500 Ordinary Loss Reimbursement cap.
Documented Extraordinary Loss Reimbursement
$5,000 eachReimbursement for up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary expenses incurred as a result of the Security Incident not covered by the Ordinary Loss or Lost Time categories.
Credit Monitoring Services
Two years of credit monitoring services including credit monitoring through one national reporting bureau provided through CyEx with at least $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance.
Remedial Relief
Defendant has made and will continue certain security changes in response to the Security Incident and will pay for those changes separate and apart from other settlement benefits.
Who is in the class
You are a Settlement Class Member if you are an individual residing in the United States whose Personal Information was compromised in the Security Incident experienced by Peerstar, LLC which began on or around February 2023 and who received notice of the breach.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form online or by mail postmarked no later than January 30, 2026. You must document ordinary losses (fraud, identity theft, professional fees, credit monitoring costs) up to $500, lost time spent dealing with the incident, and/or extraordinary expenses up to $5,000.
Common questions
- How much does the Peerstar Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $5,000. 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 Peerstar Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was January 30, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Peerstar 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 Peerstar Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at peerstardatabreachsettlement.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 Peerstar 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 February 12, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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