Rhode Island Bridges Settle $6.3M Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

onitoring and identity protection, and other third-party documents showing fraud or identity theft.

Cash payment B – Alternate cash: Class members who do not submit a documented losses claim can submit a claim for an estimated $100 cash payment. The final payment amount will depend on the number of claims filed.

Medical data monitoring: All class members are eligible to receive two years of CyEx’s medical data monitoring, which includes services such as real-time one-bureau credit file monitoring, dark web scanning, security freezing assistance, victim assistance, up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance with no deductible, and access to fraud resolution agents.

To claim a settlement payment, individuals must submit a claim form either online or by downloading and printing the PDF form to mail to the settlement administrator. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by Jan. 14, 2026.

In order to file a claim, individuals will need their Class Member ID from the official settlement notice and supporting documentation for documented loss claims, such as receipts or bills showing expenses or losses related to the data breach.

Payment options include electronic payment for online claims or a paper check mailed to the address provided. The $6.3 million settlement fund covers costs for settlement administration, attorneys’ fees and costs, service awards to class representatives, medical data monitoring, and payments to approved claimants.

Important dates to remember include the deadline to file a claim by Jan. 14, 2026, the opt-out deadline by Dec. 30, 2025, and the final fairness hearing on Jan. 29, 2026. Payments and medical data monitoring codes will be issued approximately 75 days after the court approves the settlement.

The class action lawsuit stemmed from a data breach that occurred on or about Dec. 5, 2024, when cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to personal information stored on the Rhode Island RIBridges system. Deloitte, the consulting firm responsible for the RIBridges system, denied the allegations but agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainty.

Individuals affected by the RIBridges data breach have the opportunity to claim a settlement payment of up to $5,000 and receive medical data monitoring as part of the class action settlement. By submitting a claim and providing necessary documentation, eligible class members can seek compensation for any documented losses incurred due to the breach.