A settlement has been proposed (the "Settlement" or "Settlement Agreement") with Cupertino Electric, Inc. ("Cupertino") in a class action lawsuit regarding a security incident impacting Cupertino (the "Data Breach"). The Settlement provides benefits as described in the Notice. If you are a Settlement Class Member, there are benefits available to you from the proposed Settlement. The Settlement includes all individuals residing in the United States who were sent notice of the Cupertino Data Breach.
The easiest way to submit a claim under the Settlement is online by clicking here.
The Settlement provides payments and other benefits to people who submit valid claims for documented out-of-pocket losses, additional credit monitoring services, and/or an alternative pro rata cash payment. More specifically, the Settlement relief includes:
Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection Services: Cupertino previously offered 24 months of credit monitoring services with its initial notice of the Data Breach. With this Settlement, you can submit a claim for two additional years of three-bureau credit monitoring services, including $1 million in identity theft insurance.
Compensation for Out-of-Pocket Losses: If you have incurred actual, unreimbursed losses as a result of the Data Breach, you can make a claim for reimbursement for up to $5,000.00. Examples of actual, unreimbursed losses include: (i) costs and expenses spent addressing identity theft or fraud; (ii) preventive costs including purchasing credit monitoring, placing security freezes on credit reports, or requesting copies of credit reports for review; and (iii) other documented losses that were not reimbursed. You must include documentation to support the fact that the out-of-pocket losses were the result of the Data Breach.
Alternative Pro Rata Cash Payment: In lieu of submitting a claim for out-of-pocket losses, you may submit a claim for a pro rata cash payment from the Residual Settlement Fund. Submitting a claim for a pro rata cash payment from the Residual Settlement Fund does not prevent you from also submitting a claim for two additional years of three-bureau credit monitoring services.
Your legal rights are affected even if you do nothing. Read the Notice of Settlement and FAQs carefully.
Your Legal Rights And Options In This Settlement | Deadline | ||
File a Claim Form for Settlement Benefits | You must submit a claim form in order to receive credit monitoring, compensation for documented out-of-pocket losses, and alternative pro rata cash payments. Your claim form must include your Unique Class Member ID found on the postcard notice sent to you or available from the Settlement Administrator. For more information, see FAQ 9. | November 6, 2025 | |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement | You can exclude yourself from the Settlement by informing the Settlement Administrator that you want to “opt-out” of the Settlement. If the Settlement becomes final, this is the only option that allows you to retain your rights to separately sue Cupertino (or any other Released Parties) for claims related to the Data Breach. If you opt-out, you may not make a claim for benefits under the Settlement. For more information, see FAQ 16. | October 7, 2025 | |
Object to the Settlement | You may object to the Settlement by writing to explain to the Court why you don’t think the Settlement should be approved. If you object, you will remain a Settlement Class Member, and if the Settlement is approved, you will be eligible for the benefits available under the Settlement and give up your right to sue Cupertino (or any other Released Parties) for claims related to the Data Breach, as described in the Settlement Agreement. For more information, see FAQ 17. | October 7, 2025 | |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will not be entitled to any of the above-listed benefits. If the Settlement becomes final, you will give up your rights to sue Cupertino (or any other Released Parties) separately for claims relating to the Data Breach or to continue to pursue any such claims you have already filed. | N/A | |
These rights and options — and how and when you need to exercise them — are explained in the Notice of Settlement and FAQs.
The Court that is presiding over this case still must decide whether to grant final approval of the Settlement. Payments will only be made after the Court grants final approval of the Settlement and after any appeals are resolved.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
8/8/2025
Opt Out Deadline
10/7/2025
Objection Deadline
10/7/2025
Claim Deadline
11/6/2025
Final Approval Hearing
12/4/2025