If you received a data breach notice from Montlick & Associates, P.C., you may be eligible for cash compensation and free credit monitoring from a proposed $1.3 million class action settlement.
This settlement is tied to a January 2024 cyberattack that allegedly exposed sensitive personal information. Claims are now open—but you must file to get paid.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit, Martin, et al. v. Montlick & Associates, P.C. (Case No. 24CV10274), alleges that a targeted cyberattack on Montlick’s computer systems allowed unauthorized access to files containing private and sensitive information, including:
Names
Social Security numbers
Driver’s license numbers
Medical treatment and diagnosis information
Montlick denies wrongdoing. The court has not ruled on the claims. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
Who Qualifies?
You may be eligible if all of the following apply:
Your private information was compromised in the January 2024 Montlick data incident
You received an individual notification from Montlick & Associates confirming you were affected
If you received a mailed or emailed notice, you are likely a class member.
How Much Can You Get?
Eligible class members may select one cash payment option, plus credit monitoring:
Cash Payment Options
Lost Time: Up to $100 (5 hours at $20/hour)
Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Up to $500 with documentation
Identity Theft or Fraud Losses: Up to $3,500 with documentation
Alternative Cash Payment: Estimated $35 (no documentation required; amount may vary)
Credit Monitoring
Two years of credit monitoring from all three bureaus
$1 million identity theft insurance
Dark web monitoring and real-time alerts
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Get cash and/or credit monitoring | March 11, 2026 |
| Opt Out | Keep the right to sue separately | March 8, 2026 |
| Object | Stay in the case but object to terms | March 8, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | No payment; give up legal rights | No deadline |
How to File a Claim?
You can file online or by mail.
To file online, log in using the ID and PIN from your settlement notice
Mailed claims must be postmarked by March 11, 2026
Documentation is required for expense and fraud claims
Settlement Administrator Contact:
Montlick Data Incident Settlement
P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
Phone: 1-833-417-4982
Email: [email protected]
Payments are expected to be issued about 90 days after final court approval, if no appeals delay the process.
If your data was exposed and you received a notice, this settlement could put real money back in your pocket, but only if you act before the deadline.
