If you’ve ever used a Yahoo or Rogers email account, there’s an important opportunity you shouldn’t miss. A $20 million settlement has been approved in a class action lawsuit involving Yahoo and Rogers customers. Eligible individuals can claim up to $375, but you’ll need to act fast—the deadline to submit a claim is December 27, 2024.
Why the Settlement?
The lawsuit arose from allegations that Yahoo’s inadequate data security measures caused data breaches between 2012 and 2016. These breaches exposed sensitive personal information belonging to Yahoo account holders. Although Rogers was not directly involved in the lawsuit, its email services were powered by Yahoo during this period, making Rogers users eligible for compensation.
While Yahoo has denied any liability or wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
If you are a Canadian resident and held a Yahoo email account between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2016, you are eligible. Rogers customers who used Yahoo-powered email services during the same period also qualify.
What Are the Compensation Options?
The settlement offers three categories of compensation. Here’s how you can claim your share:
- Category A – Reimbursement for Time and Expenses
- You can claim up to 15 hours of time spent resolving issues caused by the breaches, reimbursed at $25 per hour (up to $375 total).
- Additionally, you can claim 25% of costs for premium Yahoo services like ad-free email during the affected period.
- Category B – Compensation Without Proof
- If you don’t have proof of time or expenses, you can still claim up to $125 per breach (up to $375 total) as compensation for the inconvenience.
- Category C – Credit Monitoring Services
- Instead of monetary compensation, you can choose two years of free credit monitoring services, valued at $478.80.
How to File Your Claim
Filing your claim is straightforward, but it must be done before the deadline. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official settlement website: YahooClassAction.com.
- Complete the online claim form with accurate personal information.
- Attach any necessary supporting documents if you are claiming time and expenses.
- Submit your form before December 27, 2024.
Failure to file by the deadline means you will lose your right to compensation and any related future claims.
When Will You Receive Compensation?
Once the claims period closes, the settlement administrator will review all submissions. This process may take over a year. Approved payments will be issued either through e-transfer or direct deposit, depending on the details provided in your claim form.
If you choose credit monitoring services, instructions for activating the service will be sent after your claim is processed.
Why You Should Act Now
This settlement is a unique opportunity to claim compensation for the inconvenience caused by the Yahoo data breaches. Whether you prefer monetary reimbursement or credit monitoring services, the process is simple—but time-sensitive.
For further information or help, visit the official website YahooClassAction.com or contact the Claims Administrator at 1-866-808-8075.
Make sure to file your claim by December 27, 2024, and secure your rightful share of the $20 million settlement. Don’t wait—act now!
