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Southern Graphics LLC has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit following a December 2024 cyberattack that exposed the sensitive personal, health, and financial information of nearly 40,000 employees and their family members.
Southern Graphics LLC has agreed to establish a $750,000 class action settlement to resolve claims that the company failed to safeguard private personal details during a December 2024 cyberattack. Nearly 40,000 current and former employees, along with their family members, were affected when unauthorized bad actors accessed sensitive network files containing Social Security numbers, health records, financial details, and government identification numbers.
When you work for an employer or share confidential personal records with a corporate entity, you trust that company to maintain security measures designed to protect your identity. A breach involving personal tax details, Social Security numbers, and health records leaves consumers vulnerable to fraud and medical identity theft.
This nationwide settlement provides financial relief for out-of-pocket expenses, an alternative flat cash payment, and identity protection tools. If your private records were exposed in the December 2024 incident, you may be eligible to file a claim to recover compensation and secure your personal files before upcoming deadlines.
In December 2024, Southern Graphics LLC experienced a targeted cyberattack that disrupted internal systems and allowed unauthorized third parties access to corporate network files. According to court filings, cybercriminals breached Southern Graphics’ servers and accessed files containing sensitive employee and family data.
The compromised files contained a wide array of confidential identifiers, including:
Full names and Social Security numbers
Tax identification numbers and payment card details
Driver’s license and state identification card numbers
Passport numbers and financial account information
Health information and health insurance details
An investigation revealed that the security incident affected approximately 39,642 individuals across the United States. Following the event, affected employees and family members filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Southern Graphics failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to prevent foreseeable cyber intrusions.
The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 3:25-cv-563, alleged that Southern Graphics LLC failed to uphold basic standards of data protection. Plaintiffs argued that the company omitted critical cybersecurity protocols, leaving employee records exposed to unauthorized access.
Key allegations in the lawsuit focused on:
Failure to Safeguard Sensitive Records: Failing to implement modern cybersecurity defenses to block network breaches.
Heightened Risk of Fraud: Exposing current and former workers and their family members to identity theft and medical fraud.
Inconvenience and Financial Expenses: Forcing victims to dedicate time and funds toward credit monitoring, bank disclosures, and credit profile locks.
Southern Graphics LLC denies all allegations of wrongdoing and asserts that its network security was appropriate. However, to avoid the high costs and uncertainty of continued court proceedings, Southern Graphics agreed to create a $750,000 settlement fund to resolve all claims.
The $750,000 settlement fund will cover administrative costs, court-approved attorney fees, class representative service awards, and direct benefit payments for eligible class members. You can select the benefit option that matches your situation:
Class members who suffered documented out-of-pocket losses or expenses directly tied to the December 2024 breach can claim up to $3,500 in cash reimbursement. Eligible expenses incurred between December 2, 2024, and November 3, 2026, include:
Financial losses caused by identity theft or payment fraud.
Fees paid for credit reports, credit monitoring subscriptions, or credit freezes and unfreezes.
Replacement costs for compromised government-issued identification cards or driver’s licenses.
Postage and communication costs incurred while contacting financial institutions or credit bureaus.
To claim out-of-pocket reimbursement, you must submit supporting documentation such as bank statements, receipts, credit bureau notices, or bills verifying your financial losses. Personal declarations alone are insufficient, though they may be included to clarify attached records.
If you did not incur out-of-pocket expenses or do not have receipts, you can choose an alternate pro rata cash payment instead. The exact check or electronic transfer amount will depend on the total number of valid claims filed across the country. No receipts or proof of financial loss are required for this choice.
All eligible class members are eligible to enroll in complimentary credit monitoring services designed to alert individuals to unauthorized credit applications, medical record changes, and financial account activity.
Federal and state consumer protection standards require businesses to implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect confidential personal information. When companies collect sensitive identifiers—such as Social Security numbers, passport details, and medical records—they assume a legal obligation to defend those files against cyber threats.
Breaches involving medical information and tax identifiers carry unique risks. Medical identity theft can lead to falsified medical histories or fraudulent insurance claims, while compromised tax identification numbers increase the risk of fraudulent tax return filings. Class action lawsuits allow everyday people to join together, hold corporations accountable for security oversights, and recover financial compensation for their losses.
You may be eligible to participate in the settlement as a class member if you reside in the United States and received a written or electronic notice from Southern Graphics stating that your personal information was potentially compromised during the December 2024 data incident.
The settlement class includes current and former Southern Graphics employees and their family members whose personal details were stored on affected company servers.
If you are unsure whether you qualify or need to verify your details, you can contact the official settlement administrator:
Settlement Portal: SouthernGraphicsDataSettlement.com
Administrator: Southern Graphics Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
Toll-Free Phone: 866-607-3453
Email: info@SouthernGraphicsDataSettlement.com
To claim your settlement benefits or protect your legal rights, you must pay attention to several court-ordered deadlines:
| Deadline / Event | Date | What It Means |
| Exclusion (Opt-Out) Deadline | October 19, 2026 | Last day to opt out if you want to keep your legal right to sue Southern Graphics independently. |
| Objection Deadline | October 19, 2026 | Last day to file written comments or objections to the settlement terms with the court. |
| Claim Form Deadline | November 3, 2026 | Last day to submit your claim form online or postmark a paper form by mail. |
| Final Approval Hearing | November 18, 2026 | The court will evaluate whether to grant final approval to the $750,000 settlement structure. |
If you take no action, you will forfeit your right to receive cash compensation or credit monitoring, and you will give up your legal right to bring future claims against Southern Graphics regarding this incident.
Submitting a claim is quick and can be completed online or by mail. Follow these steps to ensure your claim is processed before the November 3, 2026 deadline:
Visit the Settlement Portal: Go to the official site at SouthernGraphicsDataSettlement.com.
Access the Claim Form: Enter the Notice ID and PIN from the notice mailed to you, or complete the standard claim form using your current personal contact information.
Select Your Settlement Payout Option: Choose whether you are requesting reimbursement for up to $3,500 in documented out-of-pocket losses or selecting the alternate pro rata cash payment. Indicate if you wish to enroll in the credit monitoring service.
Choose Payment Delivery Method: Select how you want to receive your funds—via Zelle, a virtual prepaid card, or a physical check mailed to your home address.
Attach Receipts (If Claiming Out-of-Pocket Losses): If claiming expenses, upload digital copies or photos of receipts, bank statements, or credit bureau notices showing your out-of-pocket expenses.
Submit Before the Deadline: Complete the verification steps and submit your form online before 11:59 p.m. on November 3, 2026, or mail a physical paper form postmarked by November 3, 2026.
Everyday people entrust employers and corporations with their most sensitive personal details. When a company suffers a data breach due to security vulnerabilities, consumers should not have to carry the financial burden of identity protection alone.
Don’t stand alone. If your personal information was exposed in the December 2024 Southern Graphics security incident, take a few minutes to submit your claim before the November 3, 2026 deadline.
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