If Newcourse Communications Notified You Of A Data Breach,
You May Be Eligible For Benefits From A Class Action Settlement.
This is not a solicitation from a lawyer, junk mail, or an advertisement. A Court authorized this Settlement Website.
A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit known as Arend et al. v. Newcourse Communications, Inc. et al. Case No.: 23C303, (“Action”), filed in the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, Twentieth Judicial District at Nashville.
This Action arises out of the unauthorized access to Newcourse Communications, Inc. (“Newcourse”) systems, which occurred on or around April 27, 2022, to May 3, 2022, and about which Newcourse notified affected individuals on or about October 31, 2022 (the “Data Breach”). The claims asserted are based allegations that certain files allegedly accessed during the Data Breach may have contained private information obtained and maintained by Newcourse on behalf of its customers, including First United Bank and Trust Co. (“First United Bank”). Allegedly, that private information included some persons’ names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, and certain mortgage information. Newcourse disagrees with Plaintiffs’ claims and denies any wrongdoing.
All Settlement Class Members can receive the following benefits from the Settlement: (1) Identity Theft Monitoring Services at all three credit bureaus and identity theft protection with $1 million in insurance coverage; (2) up to five hours of Attested Time compensable at $20 per hour; (3) up to $500 for reimbursement for documented Out-of-Pocket Expenses and/or (4) up to $4,000 for proven Financial Losses if you were the victim of actual, documented identity theft.
Newcourse has or will also provide security improvements for the private information it maintains.
You are included in this Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if (a) your Social Security Number was compromised by the Data Breach and were mailed notification by or on behalf of Newcourse on or about October 31, 2022; or (b) your Social Security Number was not compromised by the Data Breach but you were mailed notification by or on behalf of Newcourse or First United Bank and you have asserted a claim against Newcourse and/or First United Bank on or before the date of the Settlement Agreement for alleged misuse of your personal information resulting in harm because of the Data Breach.
Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you do or do not act. Read this website carefully.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS & OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT
Submit a Claim Form and/or Receive Identity Theft Monitoring Services
You must submit a valid Claim Form to get money or Identity Theft Monitoring Services at all three credit bureaus from this Settlement.
Claim Forms must be submitted online by August 24, 2024, or, if mailed, postmarked no later than August 24, 2024.
Do Nothing
If you do nothing, you remain in the Settlement.
You give up your rights to sue and you will not get any money.
Request for Exclusion
Get out of the Settlement. Get no money. Keep your rights.
This is the only option that allows you to keep your right to sue about the claims in this Action. You will not get any money or Identity Theft Monitoring Services from the Settlement.
Your opt-out request must be postmarked no later than July 10, 2024.
File an Objection
Stay in the Settlement but tell the Court why you think the Settlement should not be approved.
Objections must be postmarked no later than July 10, 2024.
Go to a Hearing
You can ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement, at your own expense. See FAQ 18 for more details.
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for October 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CT.
This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel for the Parties and controlled by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, the Settlement Administrator approved by the Court. This is the only authorized website for this case.
Call
(833) 522-9119
Mail
Arend et al. v. Newcourse Communications, Inc. et al. c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC P.O. Box 225391 New York, NY 10150-5391
Click here to safely and securely submit a Claim Form.
Important Dates
Opt-Out Deadline
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
You must complete and mail your Request for Exclusion so that it is postmarked no later than Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Objection Deadline
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
You must mail your objection(s) and/or notice of intent to appear at the Final Approval Hearing so that it/they are postmarked no later than Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Claims Deadline
Saturday, August 24, 2024
You must submit your Claim Form online no later than Saturday, August 24, 2024, or mail your completed paper Claim Form so that it is postmarked no later than Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Final Approval Hearing Date
Friday, October 11, 2024
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Please check this Settlement Website for updates.
