Deadline for Canadians to claim Dell class-action settlement approaching
The deadline to claim part of a hefty Dell class-action settlement is quickly approaching.
In February, a $2.1-million nationwide settlement was approved in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court over a class-action lawsuit filed against Dell USA L.P.Ā and Dell Canada Inc.
Filed in October 2020, the class action sought compensation for data thefts by Dell’s former service provider.
According to Wagners, the law firm representing the class members, Dell customers became the target of tech support scam calls due to data theft that occurred in 2017. The tech company notified customers of the incident on April 2, 2018, and Jan. 25, 2019.
āThe class action alleges negligence and intrusion upon seclusion by Dell in relation to the data thefts,ā reads theĀ Dell Data Theft class action website. āIt seeks compensation for the alleged privacy breaches.ā
Who’s eligible for the Dell settlement?
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According to the class action site, 14,180 customers of the tech company in Canada are eligible to claim part of the multimillion-dollar settlement.
You’ll need to check your old emails to see if you’re a class member. Canadians who were notified by Dell on April 2, 2018, and/or Jan. 25, 2019, about the data thefts are eligible for a claim. This also includes those who received a notice from Verita Global on Nov. 13, 2024.
If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can email dellsettlement@veritaglobal.comĀ for more information.
How much can you claim and when is the deadline?
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There are two categories of compensation, according to Wagners.
The first is a base payment of $85, which you can claim without providing proof demonstrating any loss or time spent remedying the data thefts.
The second is an economic loss payment of up to $3,000. For this claim, you must be able to provide proof that, as a result of the data theft, you incurred fraudulent credit card and banking charges or costs to repair computers or other equipment.
If you fall under one of these categories, you have until July 14 to fill out a distribution form to seek compensation.
With files from Irish Mae Silvestre.