La Jolla Group data breach settlement
Jaime Dempsey, et al. v. La Jolla Group, Inc.
Also known as LJG; LJG Data Settlement; Dempsey v. La Jolla Group; 30-2024-01416569
The lawsuit claimed La Jolla Group failed to protect employee data that was allegedly posted on the Dark Web.
Copied from the official notice. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You could get
- $45 ($95 in California) Up to $2,000 for losses you can show with paperwork.
Source
“Such compensation shall be $95 for members of the California Subclass and $45 for all other Settlement Class Members.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You need
- No receipt needed Needs the code from your notice Class Member ID and PIN from your postcard notice or email (the online login asks for the Claim Number and PIN on your postcard) Some paperwork: describes the claim form only
Source
“If you received a Notice with a unique Class Member ID you must include it on your Claim Form. ... supported by reasonable documentation, which may include credit card statements, invoices, telephone records, and receipts.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Who can file
- Current and former La Jolla Group employees, Nov 2023 incident
Source
“The California Subclass is defined as: ... Those members of the Settlement Class who were California residents at the time of the ... Cybersecurity Incident.”
From the court record: Order granting preliminary approval (filed July 23, 2026). Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Source
“In this case, the Settlement Class is defined as: ... All current and former employees of La Jolla Group who reside in the United States and whose information was impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Time to file
- About 4 minutes
Source
Our estimate of how long the official claim form takes. The notice does not say.
From the official site: ljgdatasettlement.com. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
Free. The official site never charges.
Quick answers
How much is the La Jolla Group data breach settlement payout?
$45 ($95 in California). Up to $2,000 for losses you can show with paperwork.
Where is the La Jolla Group data breach settlement claim form?
On the official site, ljgdatasettlement.com. Filing is free. The last day to file is Nov 23, 2026.
When will the La Jolla Group data breach settlement pay?
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Dec 17, 2026.
Is the La Jolla Group data breach settlement legit?
The settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) is Analytics Consulting, and the official site is ljgdatasettlement.com. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
Compare yourself to the official class definition
You may be included if you are a current or former La Jolla Group employee whose information was impacted by its November 2023 incident.
It covers people who reside in the United States; the $95 payment is for those who were California residents at the time of the incident.
You are not included if you are La Jolla Group, its officers or directors, a judge on the case or their staff or family, or you opted out.
Check each condition yourself. The boxes are only for you; nothing is sent or stored.
All current and former employees of La Jolla Group who reside in the United States and whose information was impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page
This checklist is for guidance only and can be wrong. Only the court's definition decides. Read the official wording before you file.
Official payout table
The amounts the settlement itself sets. We do not work out a personal amount.
| Option and condition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash Compensation, California SubclassSet amount | $95 |
| Cash Compensation, all other class membersSet amount | $45 |
| Lost time (up to 4 hours at $25 an hour, no documents)The most one claim can get | Up to $100 |
| Out-of-pocket losses including lost time (third-party documents needed)The most one claim can get | Up to $2,000 |
Cash Compensation is only for people who claim no losses or lost time. All loss claims share a $50,000 aggregate cap.
Participating Settlement Class Members may claim two (2) years of one-bureau credit monitoring with at least $1,000,000 in identity theft protection insurance, among other features. ... Participating Settlement Class Members may claim reimbursement for up to four (4) hours of Lost Time at a rate of $25.00 per hour (for a maximum total of $100), ... Claims for Lost Time do not need to be supported by any documentation. ... Participating Settlement Class Members may submit a claim for Cash Compensation, if they do not submit a claim for Out-of-Pocket Losses (including Lost Time). Such compensation shall be $95 for members of the California Subclass and $45 for all other Settlement Class Members. ... Any monetary compensation you may receive for Out-of-Pocket Losses under the settlement is capped at $2,000 (inclusive of any payment for Lost Time), with an aggregate cap of $50,000 for Out-of-Pocket Loss claims by all Settlement Class Members.
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page
Estimates can change with the number of valid claims and court deductions. Guidance only.
How to file
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Find the code from your notice
- Class Member ID and PIN from your postcard notice or email (the online login asks for the Claim Number and PIN on your postcard)
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Gather what you need
No proof of purchase is required.
- For out-of-pocket losses: third-party documents such as credit card statements, invoices, telephone records or receipts
- For lost time: the number of hours (1 to 4) you spent; no documents needed
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File online, or by mail
At ljgdatasettlement.com, by Nov 23, 2026. Filing is free.
Or mail a paper claim form to:La Jolla Group Data Settlement, c/o Analytics Consulting LLC, PO Box 2004, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2004
The deadline note says: “Online or by mail postmarked by November 23, 2026 (the online form asks first for the Claim Number and PIN from your postcard).” -
Save your confirmation
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again.
Confirm with the administrator before you act.
After you file
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Dec 17, 2026.
For context: First payments were issued 52 to 875 days after final approval, based on 15 settlements. Half were paid within 119 days. 1 of the 15 waited on appeals after approval.
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Case details
- Case
- Jaime Dempsey, et al. v. La Jolla Group, Inc.
- Court
- Superior Court of California, County of Orange
- Case number
- Case No. 30-2024-01416569-CU-MC-CXC
- Administrator
- Analytics Consulting
- Official site
- ljgdatasettlement.com
- Settlement fund
- No fund figure stated; out-of-pocket loss claims (including lost time) share an aggregate cap of $50,000, and La Jolla Group pays attorneys' fees (up to $225,000) and administration separately
- Full payout terms
- $45 cash ($95 in California), or up to $2,000 for lossesCash Compensation of $95 for members of the California Subclass and $45 for all other class members, with no documents, for people who do not claim losses or lost time. Or instead: lost time of up to 4 hours at $25 per hour (up to $100, no documents) and documented out-of-pocket losses, together capped at $2,000 per person, with an aggregate cap of $50,000 for all loss claims. Anyone who files may also choose two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with at least $1,000,000 in identity theft protection insurance.
- Effort
- Easy, about 4 minutes
Other dates
- Opt-out (exclusion) deadline
- (ahead) source document
- Objection deadline
- (ahead) source document
- Final approval hearing
- (ahead) source document
The court’s exact words
All current and former employees of La Jolla Group who reside in the United States and whose information was impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: The settlement concerns a cybersecurity incident at La Jolla Group, Inc. in or around November 2023; the lawsuit says current and former employees' personal information was posted on the Dark Web. The class is current and former La Jolla Group employees who reside in the United States and whose information was impacted. The California Subclass (for the $95 payment) is class members who were California residents at the time of the incident. Excluded: La Jolla Group and its officers and directors, people who opt out, the judges assigned to the case and their staff and family, and anyone found guilty of (or pleading nolo contendere to) causing or aiding the incident. This class is made up of employees, but the claims are about the data incident, not wages.
Sources and checks (6)
Every fact people act on was copied from the official source and compared with it. How we check
- Official settlement website home page administrator site
- Official Important Dates page administrator site
- Official FAQ page administrator site
- Official paper claim form (PDF) administrator site
- Official online claim form login page administrator site
- Order granting preliminary approval (filed July 23, 2026) court record
What changedLast change Oct 29, 2026
- Page created. Claims open until November 23, 2026. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again. Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval; once it does, the payment status page shows what is known.
Opting out
To leave the settlement and keep your right to sue on your own, follow the official notice by Nov 23, 2026. If you opt out, you get no payment. Opting out and objecting have separate rules; we cannot tell you which is right for you.