A settlement has been reached with Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC (“SPAL” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the targeted cyberattack on SPAL's computer systems that occurred in August 2024 (the “Data Security Incident”). Certain files that contained private information may have been accessed. These files may have contained personal information such as names; Social Security numbers; dates of birth; state-issued identification (such as driver's license or non-driver ID); financial account information; and health information.
The lawsuit is called Freeman, et al. v. Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, Case No. 2024CV33283. It is pending in the 2nd District Court of Denver, Colorado (the “Litigation”). SPAL denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation.
If you received notice, SPAL's records indicate that you are a Class Member, and entitled to benefits under the Settlement. You may have received a previous notice directly from SPAL.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read the Notice carefully and completely.
Your Legal Rights and Options | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits or payments from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online here. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no benefit or payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend Hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. |
Do Nothing | Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits or payments from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Exclusion Deadline
12/28/2026
Objection Deadline
12/28/2026
Claim Deadline
12/28/2026
Final Approval Hearing
2/5/2027 at 1:30 p.m.