The Arden Claims Service is an insurance claims processing company in the United States. It experienced a cybersecurity incident in October 2023, due to which the private information of thousands of individuals was compromised.
In August 2024, affected individuals were notified about the data breach incident, which led to multiple class action lawsuit filings. Later they were consolidated into a single case; to resolve the matter, they agreed to the settlement of $1.63M.
This settlement has already received preliminary approval, and claim form filing is already taking place. Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the Arden Claims Service data breach settlement to get the payout.
Who will get payment from this settlement?
An individual who is a citizen of the US, living in any state/territory of the country, and believes that he or she is affected by the ACS data breach incident that took place in October 2023, can file a claim form and expect payout.
To file the claim form for this settlement, it is mandatory that you receive a notice from the Arden Claims Service about the data breach incident as well as a notice from the settlement administration with the Unique ID and PIN.
What to do to get the payout from this settlement?
In order to get the payout from the Arden Claims Service data breach settlement, it is mandatory to file the claim form. Make sure you file it by the due date of February 3, 2026, because it’s the deadline to file it. After this date, no one can file.
You can file online through the settlement portal, or alternatively, by mailing the claim form via post. Your claim form for this settlement will be accepted only if you have provided all the details accurately, because even a single mistake may result in rejection of your claim form.
How to file a claim form for this settlement?
In order to file a claim form for this settlement, please go through the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the ACS data breach settlement website at https://ardenclaimsservicedatasettlement.com/.
- Find and click on the option that reads ‘SUBMIT A CLAIM’ button to access the login page.
- Enter your Unique ID and PIN and click on the Login button to access the settlement dashboard.
- After the successful login, you have to provide your name, mobile number, and email address.
- Upload proof for the out-of-pocket expenses incurred because of the data breach incident, if any.
- Choose an electronic payment gateway to get payout from this settlement fund.
- Review all the details you have entered, and click on the Submit button to file the claim form.
To file offline via postmarking, you have to download the claim form, make a print copy, fill in all the details, attach proof for out-of-pocket, if you have any, tick a payment gateway, and then mail it to:
- Arden Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
How much will be received by each class member?
If you file a claim form for the Arden Claims Service data breach settlement by providing proof of out-of-pocket expenses, you can expect to get a payout of up to $5,000. Alternatively, you can get payment of around $250 or more.
Out of the total fund, 33% will be deducted for the attorney fee and administration cost, and the remainder will be distributed among the class members. Firstly, it will be received for out-of-pocket expenses and then for alternative claims.
When to expect the payout from this settlement?
The payout for the Arden Claims Service data breach settlement will be received a few months after the final approval. The hearing for the final approval will take place on February 18, 2026, where the court will decide if to accept it.
It is more likely that the final approval will be received in March 2026. If the settlement gets the final approval without any delay, we can expect that the payment will be received in July 2026 or even earlier.
Disclaimer: Arden Claims Service $1.63M settlement details are for informational purposes only. Confirm eligibility and payout info via official settlement sources.