Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. (IHRS) had a cyberattack in August 2025 that exposed files with names, Social Security numbers and medical information. People in the U.S. whose information was accessed can claim a one-time $45 payment with no proof, or up to $2,000 for documented losses, plus two years of credit monitoring.
Key facts
- Claims close
- Dec 2, 2026
- Per person
- Up to $45
- Fund
- Not published
- Proof
- The login ID from your notice, if you have it
- Case
- Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, 2026-02353
- Court
- Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Administrator
- Simpluris · (888) 836-1710
Who can claim
- Did you get a notice about the 2025 Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach?
How much
Up to $45, as published by InstituteHRDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, Luzerne Cty. C.P., Pa.). The administrator offers PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card or check.
You'll need
- The login ID from your notice, if you have it
- Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses
How to file
- Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
- Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
- Submit before claims close on Dec 2, 2026.
- Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.
Sign in with your phone, then Plus opens the administrator's form. We never file for you.
Important dates
- Opt-out deadlineNov 2, 2026
- Objection deadlineNov 2, 2026
- Claims closeDec 2, 2026
- Final approval hearingDec 17, 2026
About the case
This lawsuit alleges that during an August 2025 targeted cyberattack on the computer systems of Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. (IHRS), certain files containing private information were accessed. These files may have contained names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers or ITINs, driver's license or state ID numbers, medical record numbers and medical history information. IHRS denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right.
Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, 2026-02353, Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Sources
Source: InstituteHRDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, Luzerne Cty. C.P., Pa.). Checked Oct 29, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Questions about this settlement
What is the deadline to file a claim in the Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement?
Claims close on Dec 2, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.
How much is the Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement per person?
Up to $45, as published by InstituteHRDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, Luzerne Cty. C.P., Pa.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Do I need proof to file a claim in the Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement?
Yes. You'll need: The login ID from your notice, if you have it; Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses.
Who qualifies for the Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement?
The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Did you get a notice about the 2025 Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach?
How do I file a claim in the Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement?
On the official settlement website run by InstituteHRDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, Luzerne Cty. C.P., Pa.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.
When is the final approval hearing for the Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement?
The court's final approval hearing is set for Dec 17, 2026.
Does Claimmy file the claim for me?
No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.
Other open settlements
Sorted by claim deadline. Figures are the administrators' published maximums or fund sizes. We never file for you.