If Disability Rights Wisconsin notified you that your personal or private information may have been exposed in a data breach in October 2023, you could be eligible for a cash payment and credit monitoring. Here’s a quick guide to see if you qualify—and how to claim before the deadline.
Why This Settlement Exists?
In October 2023, a cybersecurity incident potentially exposed sensitive information, including:
Names, dates of birth, and treatment or medical diagnosis info
Provider names, health insurance IDs, Social Security numbers
Financial account info and other personal or protected health info
The lawsuit claimed Disability Rights Wisconsin failed to adequately protect this data. The organization denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to provide compensation and credit monitoring while avoiding prolonged litigation.
Who Qualifies?
You may be eligible if you:
Live in the United States
Were notified that your information was affected by the October 2023 breach
Had private or personal information exposed, such as the items listed above
If you didn’t get a mailed notice but think you qualify, contact the settlement administrator.
How Much You Could Get?
Attestation losses: Up to $85 (for up to 4 hours addressing the breach at $21.25/hour)
Extraordinary out-of-pocket expenses: Up to $2,000 for documented losses like:
Fraud or identity theft
Professional fees (attorneys, accountants, credit repair)
Credit freeze/unfreeze or monitoring costs beyond what the settlement offers
Miscellaneous expenses (notary, postage, copying, mileage)
Credit monitoring: Two years of single-bureau monitoring with at least $1 million in identity theft protection (no documentation required)
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Receive payments for losses and credit monitoring. | April 15, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep your right to sue separately, but get no settlement benefits. | March 16, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court why you think the settlement shouldn’t be approved. | March 16, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive no payment or credit monitoring and give up your right to sue over these claims. | N/A |
How to File a Claim?
Online: Complete the Claim Form at the settlement website.
By Mail: Download, print, and mail the PDF form to:
Disability Rights Wisconsin Data Breach Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164-9996Include:
Your unique ID from the settlement notice
Number of hours for attestation losses (up to 4 hours)
Documentation for any extraordinary expenses
Select credit monitoring if you want it
Payment Options: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or check
Claim deadline: April 15, 2026
Credit monitoring and payments will be issued ~60 days after final court approval.
If you were affected by this breach, submit your claim today to get your share of the settlement and protect your credit.
