Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb law firm data breach settlement
Checked Nov 8, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: everyone whose private information was potentially compromised in the SPAL data security incident around August 2024. SPAL and its officers, directors and related companies are excluded. File by Dec 28, 2026 (51 days left). The most one person can receive is $1,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: up to $50 one-time payment instead of all other benefits; amount depends on what is left in the fund.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Dec 28, 2026 (51 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $1,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $455,000 |
| Final approval hearing | Feb 5, 2027 |
| Case | Freeman v. Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, No. 2024CV33283, Colo. Dist. Ct., Denver County |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Dates of birth, Driver's license numbers, Bank or financial details and Medical information |
What happened
In August 2024 a targeted cyberattack on Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb, a Denver law firm, reached files that may have held names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, state ID or driver's license numbers, financial account and health information.
Who can claim from the Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb (SPAL) settlement?
Everyone whose private information was potentially compromised in the SPAL data security incident around August 2024. SPAL and its officers, directors and related companies are excluded.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Up to $50 one-time payment instead of all other benefits; amount depends on what is left in the fund. Documented losses: up to $900. Lost time: $15 an hour for up to 4 hours ($60), counted within the $100 ordinary-loss limit. Also: Up to $100 for ordinary documented costs plus up to $900 for identity theft or fraud losses; two years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete monitoring with $1 million identity theft insurance.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Feb 5, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.spaldataincident.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- SPAL Data Security Incident Settlement (official site) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- SPAL Data Security Incident Settlement FAQ · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb (SPAL) Data Breach Settlement · openclassactions.com · aggregator
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