- Consumers who received a written notification from Brown Integrated Logistics Inc. in late September 2024 regarding a data breach may be eligible to claim compensation of up to $4,000 through a class action settlement.
The settlement arises from a lawsuit filed after an unauthorized party accessed the company’s computer network in November 2023. The breach exposed sensitive personal information, including:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Taxpayer identification numbers
- Financial account details
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
Who Can File a Claim?
To be eligible for the settlement, individuals must have received a written notice from Brown Integrated Logistics Inc. around September 23, 2024, stating that their personal information was compromised during the data breach from November 13 to November 15, 2023.
Settlement Payment Amounts
Class members may receive compensation in the following categories:
- Out-of-pocket costs – Up to $750 for documented expenses such as credit monitoring, identity theft insurance, or other related costs.
- Attested time – Up to five hours at $20 per hour (maximum $100) for time spent resolving issues caused by the breach.
- Financial losses – Up to $4,000 for proven, unreimbursed monetary losses from identity theft, fraud, or misuse of information linked to the breach.
- Credit monitoring services – Two years of free credit monitoring with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, including alerts, dark web scanning, identity theft insurance, and assistance services.
- Alternate cash payment – Instead of the above benefits, class members may opt for a flat $75 payment.
The maximum total award for eligible individuals can reach $4,850 if combining financial losses, out-of-pocket costs, and attested time.
How to File a Claim
Class members can file a claim online or by mail:
- Online: Complete the digital claim form on the settlement administrator’s website.
- Mail: Download and print the PDF claim form, complete it, and send it to the settlement administrator at:
Goins v. Brown Integrated Logistics Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
The deadline to file a claim is November 4, 2025.
Required Proof and Documentation
To file a successful claim, class members must provide:
- Class member ID from the settlement notice.
- Out-of-pocket costs – Receipts, bank statements, or other documents showing the expenses are related to the breach.
- Financial losses – Proof of loss, efforts to recover the loss, and evidence that the loss is not already reimbursed.
- Credit monitoring – Selection of the appropriate option and certification of eligibility.
- Attested time – A description of activities performed to resolve issues caused by the breach.
- Alternate cash payment – Selection of this option excludes all other benefits.
Payout Options
Eligible class members can receive their settlement in several ways:
- Electronic transfer (online claims only)
- Paper check
- Electronic credit monitoring services
Settlement Fund Breakdown
The settlement fund will cover:
- Settlement administration costs (to be determined)
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses (up to $150,000)
- Service award to class representative (up to $3,500)
- Credit monitoring costs (based on number of claims)
- Payments to eligible class members (remaining funds)
Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: October 6, 2025
- Claim filing deadline: November 4, 2025
- Final approval hearing: To be determined
When Will Payments Be Made?
Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement and resolves any appeals. Eligible class members should monitor announcements from the settlement administrator for updates on payout dates.
Why the Settlement Exists
The class action lawsuit alleged that Brown Integrated Logistics Inc. failed to adequately protect personal information, resulting in a data breach in November 2023. While the company denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to the settlement to compensate affected individuals and provide credit monitoring services.
