Stanley Steemer Data Breach Settlement: $700K

Individuals who received a notice from Stanley Steemer that their personal information was exposed in the February 2023 data breach. This includes both employee and customer subclasses.

Documentation of data breach-related losses, such as bank statements, credit card bills, receipts, or invoices.

Stanley Steemer has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit that claims it failed to safeguard sensitive personal information in a 2023 data breach. The breach reportedly compromised the private data of both employees and customers, including Social Security numbers and other details that could be used for identity theft.

The lawsuit alleges that Stanley Steemer did not implement adequate cybersecurity protections and left its systems vulnerable to attack. The breach took place in February 2023, and those affected received notification letters afterward.

While the company denies any wrongdoing, it chose to settle the case rather than continue litigation.

Under the Terms of the Settlement

Class members can claim up to $10,000 in reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses tied to the breach. These costs can include:

• Identity theft or fraud-related losses

• Credit monitoring or credit report fees

• Bank fees and interest

• Postage, mileage, and other response-related expenses

For those who do not submit documentation of specific losses, Stanley Steemer has offered pro rata cash payments. Employees may receive up to $100, while customers may receive up to $50, depending on the number of claims filed.

This structure recognizes two distinct groups impacted by the incident—those whose financial or personal security was directly affected and those whose information was put at risk without resulting expenses.