Have you used U-Haul in the past few years to move your possessions from A to B, or used its storage service? If so, you may well be entitled to part of a $5 million payout, after the company agreed to settle a class action lawsuit.
The settlement in question involves data breaches that the company experienced in 2022 and 2023, which may have affected you if you were a U-Haul customer during this period.
Read on to find out the full details of the settlement, how you can apply, and how much you may be entitled to.
U-Haul Data Breach $5 Million Settlement
U-Haul has found itself at the center of a class action lawsuit, after the company suffered not one, but two data breaches, in 2022 and 2023. The case against the company, Anderson, et al. v. U-Haul International Incorporated, states that these attacks compromised customer records, including driving license numbers and names.
For its part, U-Haul has denied any wrongdoing in the case, but has agreed to pay out over $5.085 million to affected users. It’s estimated that the last data breach in 2023 affected around 67,000 customers in the US and Canada.
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During the 2022 data breach, unauthorized parties had access to sensitive data for five months.
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Who is Eligible for U-Haul Data Breach Settlement?
If you want to take part in the U-Haul settlement and claim your share of the $5 million, you’ll first need to make sure that you are eligible. You must:
- Be a resident of California
- Have had personal information compromised as a result of the 2022 or 2023 data breach
If you meet the above criteria, you can claim. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, you can check by calling (833) 462-3470 and asking.
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How To Claim in U-Haul Data Breach Settlement
If you’re eligible and want to claim in the U-Haul settlement, you’ll need to complete the claim form via the official settlement site.
You may be asked for your settlement ID, which you may have received via email or postcard. If you don’t have a settlement ID, contact the administration team in charge of the case via the official site.
Those who don’t want to be part of the settlement must opt out by September 16 2024.
The actual pay out amount is expected to be around $100, but this will vary depending on individual claimant circumstance.
Claims are to be submitted by October 15 2024, with the final court hearing scheduled for October 23 2024. If there are no objections, payments are expected to follow after this date.
