Proposed Settlement Reached in Anixter Data Breach Case
A class action settlement has been proposed following a 2023 data breach at Anixter.
A proposed class action settlement has been reached in a lawsuit stemming from a cybersecurity incident that affected the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center in July 2023. The case, Cardenas v. Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center, alleges that unauthorized individuals accessed sensitive information during a cyberattack on the organization's computer systems.
The settlement aims to resolve the litigation without further legal costs or uncertainties. Although Anixter denies any wrongdoing, the agreement is intended to provide compensation and support to individuals impacted by the data breach.
The proposed settlement includes benefits for all U.S. residents who received a notification regarding the data breach. Eligible individuals can receive up to a year of identity theft protection and credit monitoring, reimbursement for documented losses up to $5,000, compensation for time spent addressing issues related to the breach at a rate of $17.50 per hour (for up to three hours), or a one-time cash payment of $50.
Claims must be filed by October 19, 2026, and individuals wishing to exclude themselves from the settlement have until September 18, 2026, to do so. Those who remain part of the settlement can object to its terms by the same deadline.
A final approval hearing is scheduled for November 23, 2026, where the court will review the proposed settlement and consider requests for attorneys' fees and a service award for the plaintiff. The hearing will take place via Zoom, allowing interested parties to attend.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in safeguarding sensitive information and the potential legal repercussions following data breaches. The settlement reflects a growing trend of companies seeking to resolve disputes amicably while providing some level of restitution to affected parties.
The information regarding the settlement, including eligibility and claims instructions, can be accessed on the official settlement website or by contacting the settlement administrator.
This is an independent summary of a press release originally distributed via PR Newswire. GAX Online was not paid for this coverage.
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