PS Logistics Data Breach Ransomware Attack Hit PS Logistics in 2024. Here’s How Affected People Can Claim Up to $4,000.

A ransomware attack hit PS Logistics on February 20, 2024, exposing sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, and medical information. The company — formally P&S Transportation LLC and Carriage Purchaser Inc., doing business as PS Logistics — agreed to settle a class action over the breach. Anyone who received a data breach notice from PS Logistics after December 19, 2024, can file a claim by May 18, 2026.

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	TBD (fund size not publicly disclosed)
Claim Deadline	May 18, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents who received a PS Logistics data breach notice after Dec. 19, 2024
Payout Per Person	Up to $4,000 (documented losses) or $45 flat payment
Proof Required	Yes for $4,000 tier — No for $45 flat payment
Settlement Status	Proposed — Final approval hearing July 1, 2026
Administrator	Verita Global
Official Website	transportationbreachsettlement.com

Where things stand:

• The court has not yet granted final approval. The fairness hearing is scheduled for July 1, 2026.
• The opt-out and exclusion deadline is April 18, 2026 — one month before claims close.
• Payments will go out approximately 30 days after the court grants final approval and resolves any appeals.

Hackers Got Into PS Logistics’ Systems and Walked Out With Personal Data

On February 20, 2024, a ransomware attack on PS Logistics’ computer systems gave unauthorized actors access to employees’ and customers’ sensitive personal information. The compromised data potentially included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, and medical information — the kind of data that can enable identity theft for years.

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit (Walker, et al. v. P&S Transportation LLC, et al., Case No. 01-CV-2025-900187.00) alleging the company failed to adequately protect the personal data it held. The claims include negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, and unjust enrichment. PS Logistics sent breach notification letters to affected individuals after December 19, 2024 — nearly ten months after the attack.

PS Logistics denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation.

Did You Receive a Breach Notice? Here’s Whether You’re Covered.

You may qualify if:

• You reside in the United States
• You received a written notice from PS Logistics stating that the February 20, 2024, data incident involving P&S Transportation LLC and/or Carriage Purchaser Inc., d/b/a PS Logistics, may have compromised your personal information
• PS Logistics sent you that notice after December 19, 2024

You do not need to prove that your data was actually misused — receiving the breach notice is the qualifying trigger. If you are unsure whether you received a notice or have misplaced it, contact the settlement administrator at (888) 279-3447 or [email protected].

Three Ways to Get Compensated — Pick the One That Fits Your Situation

The settlement offers three separate benefits. You can combine the cash payment with credit monitoring, but you must choose between the two cash options.

Option 1 — Up to $4,000 for Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses

If the breach caused you real financial harm, you can claim up to $4,000 in reimbursement. Eligible expenses include:

• Unreimbursed monetary losses directly tied to the breach
• Professional fees, such as attorney or accountant costs related to identity theft
• Credit repair service costs
• Any other documented out-of-pocket expenses attributable to the incident

Losses must have occurred between February 20, 2024, and May 18, 2026. You must provide supporting documentation — receipts, statements, or other proof — and the losses cannot have been reimbursed by insurance or another source.

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Option 2 — $45 Flat Payment (No Proof Needed)

If you did not suffer documented losses, or you simply do not want to gather paperwork, you can claim a flat $45 cash payment. You only need to certify that you received a breach notification.

Option 3 — One Year of Free Credit Monitoring

All class members can elect to receive one year of credit monitoring services regardless of which cash option they choose. The package includes:

• Three-bureau credit monitoring
• Dark web monitoring
• Up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance coverage
• Fully managed identity recovery services

How to File Your Claim Before May 18

Step 1 — Go to the official claim portal at transportationbreachsettlement.com or the online filing portal at veritaconnect.com/transportationbreachsettlement

Step 2 — Enter the Claim ID and PIN from your breach notification letter

Step 3 — Select your benefit: documented losses (up to $4,000), flat cash payment ($45), and/or credit monitoring

Step 4 — If claiming documented losses, upload your supporting receipts, statements, or proof of expenses

Step 5 — Submit your claim online, or mail the completed PDF form postmarked by May 18, 2026

Step 6 — Save your confirmation number and update the administrator if your mailing address changes

By mail: PS Logistics Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134

By phone: (888) 279-3447

By email: [email protected]

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes for the flat payment; 15–20 minutes if filing documented losses with attachments

Key Dates in the PS Logistics Data Breach Settlement

Milestone	Date
Data Breach Occurred	February 20, 2024
Breach Notices Sent	After December 19, 2024
Opt-Out / Exclusion Deadline	April 18, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	May 18, 2026
Objection Deadline	TBD
Final Approval Hearing	July 1, 2026
Expected Payment Date	Approx. 30 days after final approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?

 No. Class counsel handles the litigation on behalf of all settlement members at no direct cost to you. You can file your own claim in minutes at transportationbreachsettlement.com. If you want independent legal advice about your specific situation, you may hire your own attorney at your own expense.

Is this settlement legitimate?

 Yes. This is a court-supervised class action filed under Case No. 01-CV-2025-900187.00. The settlement administrator is Verita Global. The only official settlement website is transportationbreachsettlement.com — be cautious of third-party sites asking for personal information.

When will I receive my payment?

 The final approval hearing is set for July 1, 2026. If the court approves the settlement and no appeals follow, the administrator will begin issuing payments approximately 30 days after that. Checks will go to the mailing address you provide on your claim form.

What if I missed the claim deadline? 

The deadline is May 18, 2026. Claims submitted after that date will be rejected. Contact the administrator at (888) 279-3447 before the deadline if you have questions about filing.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes?

 Possibly. Payments for documented out-of-pocket losses are generally not taxable if they reimburse actual expenses. The $45 flat payment may be treated as ordinary income. Consult a tax professional about how the payment applies to your specific situation, particularly if you receive a Form 1099.

My Social Security number was exposed. Should I take the credit monitoring even if I also claim cash? 

Yes — and you should do it quickly. The credit monitoring package includes dark web scanning and up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, which costs nothing extra to elect alongside your cash payment. With Social Security numbers among the exposed data, early enrollment in monitoring gives you a meaningful layer of protection while you wait for your settlement payment.

I lost my breach notification letter. Can I still file? 

Contact the settlement administrator at (888) 279-3447 or [email protected] before May 18, 2026. They can verify your eligibility using PS Logistics’ records and may be able to reissue your Claim ID and PIN.

What happens if I do nothing?

 If you qualify but do not file, you give up your right to a cash payment and credit monitoring. You will still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims against PS Logistics, P&S Transportation LLC, and Carriage Purchaser Inc. — meaning you cannot sue them separately over the same breach.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website — transportationbreachsettlement.com
• Long Form Class Notice — Verita Global
• PDF Claim Form — transportationbreachsettlement.com

Last Updated: March 25, 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.