Claimdepot GeoTek Inc. Settles $150,000 Data Breach Class Action for Affected Employees
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- •GeoTek Inc. settled a class action for $150,000 due to a 2023 data breach.
- •Affected employees can claim up to $2,000 for documented expenses.
- •The claim deadline is December 1, 2026, with various compensation options available.
GeoTek Inc. has agreed to a $150,000 class action settlement due to a data breach from a cyberattack in September 2023. The breach compromised sensitive employee data, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. Current and former employees in the U.S. whose information was affected can claim up to $2,000 in reimbursement for documented expenses related to the breach. Additionally, they may receive a cash payment of $25 or $75 for California residents and two years of credit monitoring services. The claim deadline for affected individuals is December 1, 2026. The settlement aims to address the financial impact on employees resulting from the cyber incident.
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2023-09-01
GeoTek cyberattack occurred
A cyberattack targeted GeoTek Inc., exposing sensitive employee data including Social Security numbers.
Claimdepot2026-09-18
Settlement announced
GeoTek Inc. agreed to a $150,000 settlement for a class action lawsuit regarding the 2023 data breach.
Claimdepot2026-12-01
Claim deadline
Affected employees must file claims by this date to receive compensation from the settlement.
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