Sequoia - Data Breach Class Action Settlement
What Is the Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Data Breach Settlement About?
This class action lawsuit, IN RE: Sequoia Benefits and Insurance Data Breach Litigation, alleges that Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Services, LLC and Sequoia One PEO, LLC failed to use reasonable security measures to protect personal information stored on a cloud-based system. According to the lawsuit, an unauthorized third party accessed or may have accessed this data between September 22 and October 6, 2022, potentially exposing sensitive personal information of affected individuals.
Sequoia denies all allegations of wrongdoing. The parties agreed to a settlement to resolve the claims without further litigation.
How Much Is the Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Settlement Payout?
If you're eligible and file a claim, you may receive a cash payment, with the amount depending on how many valid claims are submitted.
The final payout amount will vary based on the total number of approved claims and the terms of the Settlement Agreement. Payments will be distributed from the settlement fund after court approval.
Am I Eligible to File a Claim?
You may be eligible to file a claim if:
- You received notice from Sequoia stating that your personal information may have been impacted, or
- You have reason to believe your personal information was stored on Sequoia’s cloud system and may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party
- The data incident occurred between September 22 and October 6, 2022
Even if you take no action, you may still be included in the Settlement Class and bound by the settlement.
Is the Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Settlement Legit?
Yes. The Sequoia Benefits & Insurance data breach settlement is legitimate, and the official settlement website has been authorized by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Class Members can visit the authorized website to file a claim, review settlement documents, learn more about the Sequoia Data Breach Settlement, or contact the court-approved Settlement Administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration, for help.
When’s the Claim Deadline?
You must submit a Sequoia Benefits & Insurance settlement claim form online or by mail by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to be eligible for a cash payment.
Additional important dates include:
- Opt-Out Deadline: February 9, 2026
- Objection Deadline: February 9, 2026
- Final Fairness Hearing: April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT
Who Qualifies for the Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Settlement?
The Sequoia Benefits & Insurance class action settlement covers individuals whose personal information was stored on a Sequoia cloud-based system and may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party between September 22 and October 6, 2022, including those who received notice or believe they were affected.
How Do I File a Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Settlement Claim Form?
To submit a Sequoia Benefits & Insurance settlement claim form, go to the official settlement website and select the option to submit a claim for a cash payment.
To file a claim online, you may need information from the Notice of Pending Class Action and Proposed Settlement that was sent to you. If you did not receive a notice or do not have a class member ID, you can still complete the online claim form or download a paper claim form and submit it by mail.
All claims must be submitted or postmarked no later than March 11, 2026.
