If you received a notice about the May 2025 Nova Recovery Center data breach, you may be eligible for money and free credit monitoring from a new class action settlement.
The case is Glover v. Nova Recovery LLC d/b/a Nova Recovery Center, and it resolves claims that a cyberattack exposed sensitive personal information belonging to certain individuals.
If your data was affected, you must submit a claim by May 12, 2026 to receive payment.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit stems from a targeted cyberattack on Nova Recovery’s computer systems in May 2025.
According to the complaint, attackers accessed files containing sensitive personal information, including:
Names
Addresses
Dates of birth
Social Security numbers
Financial payment information related to services
The plaintiff alleges Nova Recovery failed to adequately safeguard this information.
Nova Recovery denies wrongdoing, but agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the cost and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.
Who Qualifies for the Settlement?
You may be included if all of the following apply:
You live in the United States
Your personal information was compromised in the Nova Recovery data incident around May 22, 2025
You received a data breach notice from Nova Recovery or the settlement administrator
If you received a settlement notice with a Unique ID and PIN, the administrator’s records indicate you are a class member.
How Much Money You Could Get?
Eligible class members can choose one of the following benefits:
1. Out-of-Pocket Loss Reimbursement
Up to $5,000 for documented expenses related to the breach
Must provide proof (receipts, bank statements, etc.)
Covered losses may include:
Identity theft or fraud losses
Credit monitoring or credit report fees
Costs to replace identification documents
Postage or expenses related to protecting your accounts
2. Alternative Cash Payment
$85 payment
No documentation required
Available if you do not claim reimbursement
3. Credit Monitoring
Class members may also receive:
3 years of CyEx Financial Shield, Total credit monitoring
Three-bureau credit monitoring
$1 million identity fraud insurance
Fraud resolution assistance
Your Options Explained
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| File a Claim | Submit a claim to receive money or credit monitoring | May 12, 2026 |
| Opt Out | Exclude yourself and keep your right to sue Nova Recovery separately | April 13, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the court why you disagree with the settlement | April 13, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Stay in the settlement but receive no payment | No deadline |
The final approval hearing is scheduled for April 22, 2026.
How to File a Claim?
Filing a claim typically takes only a few minutes.
Step 1: Go to the settlement website
Step 2: Log in using the Unique ID and PIN from your notice
Step 3: Choose your benefit option and submit the claim form
You can also submit a claim by mail:
Nova Recovery Data Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
If you lost your login credentials, contact the administrator at:
[email protected]
Payment Methods
If your claim is approved, you can receive payment via:
PayPal
Venmo
Zelle
Paper check
Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
