E Benefit Solution Data Breach Settlement, Are You Eligible to Claim? Deadline is July 1, 2026

The E Benefit Solution Settlement is a data breach class action where eligible U.S. residents whose Private Information was compromised can receive up to $5,000 in documented losses — or a flat $40 cash payment — by filing a claim before July 1, 2026. A targeted cyberattack on E Benefit Solution’s computer systems occurred in December 2024, allegedly exposing personal information including names and Social Security numbers. The case is pending in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, and a proposed settlement has been reached to resolve the claims.

Quick-Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	TBD — total fund not disclosed in court notice; individual payouts confirmed
Claim Deadline	July 1, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents whose Private Information was compromised in the December 2024 Data Incident and who received written notification from E Benefit
Payout Per Person	Up to $5,000 (documented losses) OR $40 flat cash payment (no proof needed)
Proof Required	Yes for Cash Payment A; No for Cash Payment B
Settlement Status	Proposed — pending Final Court Approval on June 23, 2026
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Official Website	EBenefitDataIncident.com
Last Updated	April 21, 2026

Current Status & What Happens Next

• The Court has not yet granted final approval — the Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST.
• The opt-out and objection deadlines are both June 1, 2026.
• Settlement payments will be distributed after the Court grants final approval and after any appeals are resolved.

What Is the E Benefit Solution Lawsuit About? Parker Monroe, et al. v. E Benefit Solution, Inc., No. CACE25019588

This lawsuit alleges that a targeted cyberattack on E Benefit Solution’s computer systems in December 2024 allowed an unauthorized third party to access certain files containing Private Information — including names and Social Security numbers. Unauthorized access to Social Security numbers creates serious risk of identity theft, fraudulent account openings, and financial harm to affected consumers.

The lawsuit was filed by Class Representatives Julian Ugarte and Parker Monroe on behalf of all U.S. residents whose Private Information was compromised in the incident. While the specific statute violated is not named in the publicly released settlement notice, the claims center on E Benefit’s alleged failure to adequately protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) — a common legal theory in data breach cases pursued under Florida state law and applicable data protection standards.

The case is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, and is being handled by Class Counsel Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Mariya Weekes of Milberg, PLLC. If you are interested in how similar data breach cases have proceeded, you may find our Guide to Consumer Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits helpful for context on how PII exposure cases typically develop.

Who Is Eligible for the E Benefit Solution Settlement?

The Court has defined the Settlement Class as: “All living individuals residing in the United States whose Private Information was compromised by the Data Incident and to whom Defendant provided written or substitute notification of the Data Incident.”

• You may qualify if you received a written data breach notification from E Benefit Solution, Inc.
• You may qualify if your name, Social Security number, or other Private Information was stored in E Benefit’s systems at the time of the December 2024 cyberattack.
• You may qualify if you are a living U.S. resident who was affected by the breach.
• You may not qualify if you are a director, officer, or agent of E Benefit Solution, Inc., a government entity, or the presiding judge or court staff assigned to this case.

If you are unsure whether you are a class member, you can contact the Settlement Administrator toll-free at (833) 386-6488 or by email at [email protected] at any time, 24/7.

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How Much Money Can You Get from the E Benefit Solution Settlement?

The Settlement offers two cash payment options. You may choose only one.

Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (Up to $5,000)

If you incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Incident between December 10, 2024, and July 1, 2026, you can claim reimbursement of up to $5,000.

Covered expenses include losses from identity theft or fraud, fees for credit reports or credit monitoring, costs to replace IDs, and postage to contact banks by mail.

You must submit documentary proof — personal declarations or affidavits alone are not sufficient, but may be included to provide context alongside other supporting documentation.

Cash Payment B — Flat Cash Payment ($40, No Proof Needed)

Instead of Cash Payment A, you may claim a one-time $40.00 flat cash payment with no proof or explanation required.

If claims for this payment reach $100,000 in total, no further claims will be accepted — though the settlement notice indicates this outcome is not expected.

Credit Monitoring (Available to All Class Members)

All Settlement Class Members are eligible to enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Total, which includes $1 million in financial fraud insurance and monitoring for fraud, identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and high-risk personal information activity.

Step-by-Step: How to File Your E Benefit Solution Claim Form

Step 1 — Visit the official settlement website at EBenefitDataIncident.com

Step 2 — Click “Submit a Claim” and enter your personal details as they appear in the breach notification you received

Step 3 — Select your payout option: Cash Payment A (documented losses, up to $5,000) or Cash Payment B (flat $40, no proof needed)

Step 4 — If selecting Cash Payment A, upload supporting documentation such as receipts, bank statements, or credit monitoring invoices

Step 5 — Submit your completed claim form online before July 1, 2026

Step 6 — Save your confirmation number for your records

Alternatively, you may download and mail the claim form to: E Benefit Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 — postmarked by July 1, 2026.

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes.

Important Deadlines & Dates

Milestone	Date
Data Incident Occurred	December 2024
Lawsuit Filed	2025 (exact date TBD — not published in settlement notice)
Claims Period Opens	TBD — claim portal is currently live at EBenefitDataIncident.com
Opt-Out Deadline	June 1, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 1, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	June 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EST
Claim Filing Deadline	July 1, 2026
Expected Payment Date	TBD — payments will be issued after final approval and resolution of any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?

 No. You do not need a lawyer to file a claim. Class Counsel Jeff Ostrow and Mariya Weekes already represent Settlement Class Members at no cost. You can file your claim directly online at EBenefitDataIncident.com in minutes.

2. Is this settlement legitimate? 

Yes. This settlement is authorized by the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, under Case No. CACE25019588. The Court issued this notice and will hold a Final Approval Hearing on June 23, 2026. The Settlement Administrator is Simpluris, Inc., a nationally recognized claims administrator.

3. When will I receive my payment? 

Payment timing is not yet confirmed. The Court must grant final approval at the June 23, 2026 hearing, and any appeals must be resolved before payments are distributed. Check EBenefitDataIncident.com for updates.

4. What if I missed the claim deadline?

The claim deadline is July 1, 2026 — it has not passed yet. If you miss it, you will not receive a cash payment or credit monitoring benefits, and you will still release your legal claims against E Benefit Solution unless you opted out by June 1, 2026.

5. Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Settlement payments may be considered taxable income depending on the nature of your claim. The settlement notice does not address tax treatment. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.

6. What personal information was exposed in the E Benefit data breach? 

Files accessed during the December 2024 cyberattack may have contained personal information such as names and Social Security numbers. E Benefit mailed direct notifications to affected individuals — check your mail for that notice if you are unsure whether your data was involved.

7. Can I claim both the $40 cash payment and credit monitoring? 

Yes. The $40 flat cash payment (Cash Payment B) and the two-year CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring benefit are separate — you can claim credit monitoring in addition to whichever cash payment option you choose.

8. What is the difference between opting out and objecting? 

Opting out means you leave the Settlement entirely and keep your right to sue E Benefit on your own, but you receive no benefits. Objecting means you stay in the Settlement but ask the Broward County Circuit Court to change or reject it — you can still file a claim even if you object.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: EBenefitDataIncident.com
• Official Court Notice (PDF): Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement — Parker Monroe et al. v. E Benefit Solution, Inc., Case No. CACE25019588
• Official Claim Form: EBenefitDataIncident.com/form/claim
• Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida — 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement notice and the settlement administrator website (Simpluris, Inc.) on April 21, 2026. Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.