Published
November 6, 2024
Updated
August 3, 2026
The $1.3 million UnitedLex settlement covered people notified that their information may have been affected by a March 2023 data breach. Claims are closed, final approval was granted, and no general payment date is posted.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was November 12, 2024, and the official case-document library now includes a final approval order. The administrator says benefits are provided after the settlement becomes final, but it has not posted a general distribution date or announced that all payments are complete. People who filed should use the official site for claim-specific updates; there is no late-claim process.StatusFinal Approval Granted; Distribution Date Unannounced
Claim DeadlineNovember 12, 2024 — Passed
Settlement Fund$1.3 Million
Historical ProofNotice Match and Documents for Loss Claims
What Was the UnitedLex Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit followed a March 2023 cybersecurity incident involving UnitedLex Corp., also identified in the settlement materials as ULX. Plaintiffs alleged that an unauthorized actor accessed files containing personal information connected with current and former employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and dependents. They claimed UnitedLex failed to use reasonable safeguards and sought relief for the risks and expenses allegedly associated with the incident.UnitedLex denied wrongdoing and liability. The parties negotiated a settlement instead of continuing through trial, and the court’s approval of that agreement was not a finding that UnitedLex violated the law. Readers looking for broader background on these cases can review OCA’s data breach class action explainer.
Who Was Included?
The settlement class generally included the approximately 7,588 people to whom UnitedLex sent notice that their personal information may have been affected by the March 2023 incident. Eligibility depended on the notice records and the class definition, not merely on having worked in the same industry or receiving an unrelated breach notice. Current and former employees, contractors, and certain beneficiaries or dependents could be included when UnitedLex identified their information as potentially involved.The deadline to exclude oneself from the class was September 23, 2024. People who remained in the class became subject to the settlement release once the judgment became final, whether or not they submitted a claim.
What Benefits Were Available?
The $1.3 million fund covered approved out-of-pocket loss claims, lost-time claims, administration, fees, and other settlement obligations. A class member could historically request reimbursement of documented losses fairly traceable to the incident up to $15,000. The settlement also allowed up to 20 hours of lost time at $25 per hour, for a maximum lost-time request of $500.If money remained after approved expenses, lost time, and settlement costs, participating claimants could receive an additional pro rata cash payment. That residual payment was not a guaranteed fixed amount. UnitedLex also agreed to pay separately for credit monitoring and identity-restoration services elected through the claim process, and the settlement materials describe security-related business commitments extending through July 11, 2027.
What Proof Did the Historical Claim Require?
The claim form required information that allowed the administrator to match a claimant to the settlement class. Requests for out-of-pocket reimbursement needed documentation showing both the expense and a reasonable connection to the incident. Depending on the claimed loss, relevant records could include statements, invoices, receipts, or other material showing an unreimbursed charge.Lost-time requests also had to relate to activities addressing the incident, such as monitoring accounts or dealing with suspected misuse. The former claim process did not promise the $15,000 cap to every person who received a notice; it capped documented, approved losses. Claims were due online or by mail on November 12, 2024, and the closed portal should not be treated as an invitation to file now.
What Happened After the Claim Deadline?
The court scheduled the final approval hearing for December 10, 2024. The official document page later added a Final Approval Order, confirming that the settlement moved beyond the preliminary-approval stage. That distinction matters because the hearing date alone would not have established approval; the posted written order does.The public homepage and FAQ still carry some forward-looking language from the notice period. They do not provide a current payment calendar or a completion notice. Accordingly, this page reports final approval but does not claim that checks or electronic payments were sent on a date the administrator has not published.
When Will Payments Be Sent?
The official FAQ says valid-claim benefits are provided after court approval and after the settlement becomes final. It also cautions that the process may take time. As of August 3, 2026, the public materials reviewed for this update did not identify a universal mailing date, digital-payment date, or final completion date.A claimant should retain the confirmation number and any administrator correspondence and use the official website’s current support process for an individual status question. OpenClassActions cannot determine whether a particular claim was accepted, calculate a residual payment, replace a check, or enroll someone after the deadline.
Can Anyone Submit a UnitedLex Claim Now?
No. The cash, lost-time, and monitoring claim deadline passed in 2024. Someone who received a breach notice but did not submit a timely form cannot create a new settlement claim through this page. An existing claimant who needs help is asking about an already-filed claim, not reopening the claim period.The settlement is also distinct from any later security event or unrelated UnitedLex dispute. Readers following active breach cases can use OCA’s data breach hub, while questions about this settlement should be checked against the official UnitedLex case site and its posted court documents.
Official Information
Review the latest information on the official UnitedLex settlement website website.
Case
Krant et al. v. UnitedLex Corporation
Case Number
2:23-cv-02443-DDC-TJJ
Court
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Incident
March 2023 data breach
Settlement Fund
$1,300,000
Claim Deadline
November 12, 2024
Approval
Final approval order posted
Official Website
official UnitedLex settlement website
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