A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit known as Sides, et al. v. The Sheffield Group, Inc., et al., No.: 01-CV-2024-900745.00 (“Lawsuit”), filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Birmingham Division.
This Lawsuit against The Sheffield Group, Inc. (“Sheffield Group”) and Sheffield Risk Management Services, L.L.C. (“Sheffield Risk”) (collectively, “Sheffield” or “Defendants”) arises out of the unauthorized access to Sheffield Risk’s systems, which occurred on or around April 21, 2023, and about which Sheffield Risk notified affected individuals on or about February 6, 2024 (the “Data Security Incident”). The claims asserted are based on allegations that certain files allegedly accessed during the Data Security Incident may have contained Private Information obtained and maintained by Sheffield. Allegedly, that Private Information included some persons’ names, Social Security Numbers, and information about their workers’ compensation claims with Sheffield Risk. Sheffield disagrees with Plaintiffs’ claims and denies any wrongdoing.
All Settlement Class Members can receive the following benefits from the Settlement: (1) pro rata cash compensation in an amount dependent on factors including the settlement funds remaining after certain payments or (2) up to $5,000 for reimbursement for documented ordinary out-of-pocket expenses.
You are included in this Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if you were mailed written notification of the Data Security Incident by or on behalf of Sheffield.
Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you do or do not act. Read the Notice carefully.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | |
Submit a Claim Form | You must submit a valid Claim Form to get money from this Settlement. Claim Forms must be submitted online by February 4, 2025, or, if mailed, postmarked no later than February 4, 2025. |
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. |
Exclude Yourself | 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 Lawsuit. You will not get any money or credit monitoring from the Settlement. Your Opt-Out Request must be postmarked no later than December 21, 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 December 21, 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 January 15, 2025. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
11/6/2024
Objection Deadline
12/21/2024
Opt Out Deadline
12/21/2024
Final Approval Hearing
1/15/2025
Claim Deadline
2/4/2025