Vaughan v. Delta Delta Delta Fraternity


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What is this Lawsuit About?

This lawsuit claims that Defendants failed to maintain adequate security measures to protect personal information, resulting in a Data Incident. Defendants deny these allegations.



How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are part of the Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if you received a notification letter from Defendants stating that your personal information was or may have been compromised in the Data Incident. Settlement Class Members will have been mailed notice of their eligibility. If you are still not sure whether you are included, you can contact the Settlement Administrator.

This Settlement Class does not include (1) the judges presiding over this Action, and members of their direct families; (2) Defendants, their subsidiaries, parent companies, successors, predecessors, and any entity in which Defendants or their parents have a controlling interest and their current or former officers, directors, and employees; and (3) Settlement Class Members who submit a valid a Request for Exclusion prior to the Opt-Out Deadline.



What Does the Settlement Provide?

Under the proposed Settlement, Defendants will pay (or cause to be paid) $150,000 into a Settlement Fund. The Settlement Fund, plus interest accrued thereon, will pay notice and administration costs, Court-approved attorneys’ fees and costs, Court-approved service awards for class representatives, and certain Settlement Fund taxes and tax expenses (the “Net Settlement Fund”). The Net Settlement Fund will then be used to provide Participating Settlement Class Members with benefits described below.

  • Credit Monitoring: Settlement Class Members can enroll in three (3) years of identity theft protection and credit monitoring, including three-bureau credit monitoring, fraud resolution, and insurance coverage for certain costs. A code to activate these services was provided in the Notice.
  • Compensation for Lost Time: Settlement Class Members may claim reimbursement for up to 4 hours of time spent responding to the Data Incident at $25 per hour, with a cap of $100.
  • Reimbursement for Lost Time and Out-of-Pocket Losses: Settlement Class Members may submit claims for reimbursement of expenses directly linked to the Data Incident, such as identity theft-related costs, credit monitoring expenses, or other verified losses. Total claims for out-of-pocket losses are capped at $5,000.
  • Alternative Cash Payment: In lieu of other benefits, Settlement Class Members may opt to receive an alternative cash payment estimated at $75.
  • Confirmatory Discovery: Defendants will provide documentation showing that they have implemented data security measures to address the issues leading to the Data Incident.


Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement

SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY February 3, 2025 This is the only way you may receive benefits from this Settlement separate and apart from credit monitoring is to submit a Claim Form. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is February 3, 2025. Click here to submit a claim.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT BY February 3, 2025 You will receive no payment or credit monitoring services, but you will retain any rights you currently have with respect to Defendants and the issues in this case. The deadline to exclude yourself from the Settlement is February 3, 2025.
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT BY February 3, 2025 Write to the Settlement Administrator explaining why you do not agree with the Settlement. The deadline to object is February 3, 2025.
ATTEND THE FINAL APPROVAL HEARING You or your attorney may attend and speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. The Final Approval Hearing will be held on March 10, 2025.
DO NOTHING You will remain in the Settlement Class and be subject to the Release. If Final Approval of the Settlement is granted, the code for credit monitoring services provided in the Notice sent to you will be activated by the Settlement Administrator. However, you will receive no other benefits from the Settlement.