If you received a notice from Peerstar LLC about its February 2023 data breach, you may qualify for cash payments up to $5,000, reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, lost time compensation, and two years of credit monitoring.
This quick guide breaks down what happened, who’s eligible, how much you can get, and how to file a claim before the deadline.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
In February 2023, cybercriminals accessed files containing sensitive personal and health information of Peerstar’s current and former patients. Exposed data may have included:
Full names
Social Security numbers
State-issued IDs
Financial account info
Dates of birth
Digital signatures
Medical and insurance information
A lawsuit claimed Peerstar failed to adequately safeguard this data. Peerstar denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to resolve the claims.
Who Qualifies?
You are part of the Settlement Class if:
Your personal information was compromised in the February 2023 Peerstar data breach, and
You received a notice from Peerstar informing you that your information was affected
Only individuals who received official notice qualify.
How Much Can You Get?
Eligible class members may receive:
1. Out-of-Pocket Losses — Up to $500
For documented, unreimbursed expenses, including:
Fraud or identity theft losses
Credit freeze/unfreeze fees
Credit monitoring costs
Professional fees (attorneys, accountants)
Misc. expenses (notary, postage, copying, mileage)
2. Lost Time — Up to $86
Up to 4 hours at $21.50/hr, included within the $500 ordinary-loss cap.
3. Extraordinary Losses — Up to $5,000
For documented financial harm that:
Is actual and unreimbursed
Most likely caused by the breach
Occurred between Feb. 22, 2023 and the claim deadline
Was not otherwise compensated
Required reasonable efforts to recover elsewhere
4. Free Credit Monitoring
Two years of CyEx monitoring + $1,000,000 identity theft insurance.
Your Options at a Glance
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Submit a Claim (by Jan. 30, 2026) | Get cash reimbursement, lost-time payments & free credit monitoring |
| Do Nothing | Stay in the settlement but receive no payment or monitoring |
| Exclude Yourself (by Dec. 9, 2025) | Keep your right to sue Peerstar separately; get no settlement benefits |
| Object (by Dec. 9, 2025) | Tell the Court what you disagree with while staying in the settlement |
| Attend Final Hearing (Feb. 12, 2026) | Speak to the Court about the settlement (optional, at your expense) |
How to File a Claim?
To receive benefits, you must submit a claim form by January 30, 2026.
You can file:
Online, or
By mail (printed claim form)
Mailing Address:
Palasz v. Peerstar LLC
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
What You Need to Submit
Notice ID + confirmation code (from your settlement notice)
Documentation for any claimed monetary losses (receipts, statements, invoices, etc.)
No documentation required for lost-time reimbursement or credit monitoring—just select those options on the form
Payment Options
PayPal
Venmo
Zelle
Virtual prepaid card
Physical check
Submit your claim before January 30, 2026 to receive cash reimbursement or credit monitoring.
→ Submit Your Claim Here
