Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC agreed to a settlement over a February 2024 cybersecurity incident that potentially exposed clients' names, addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal or protected health information. Class Members can enroll in one year of free credit monitoring and claim either up to $5,000 in documented out-of-pocket losses or a one-time $50 no-proof cash payment, by September 10, 2026.
Settlement fund
Reimbursement-based
Common fund
Top payout
Up to $5,000
Documented losses; no-proof $50 payment also available
Claim deadline
Sep 10, 2026
27 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Sep 10, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a living individual in the United States whose Private Information was implicated in the February 2024 Data Incident involving Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC's computer systems.
- No proof is required to claim the $50 Alternate Cash Payment; documentation is only needed if you seek reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000.
- Excluded: Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC and its directors or officers; governmental entities; the judge presiding over the case and the judge's family and staff; and anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-833-421-7282, or visit DohmanDataSettlement.com.
What happened
In February 2024, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC, a Nebraska accounting and business consulting firm, reported a cybersecurity incident involving its computer systems. The lawsuit alleges that certain files that may have contained private information were accessed, potentially including names, addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personally identifiable information or protected health information. The case, Delmar Kentner, et al. v. Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC, Case No. CI 24-3685, is pending in the District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Dohman denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the litigation.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if Dohman's records identify you as a living individual in the United States whose Private Information was implicated in the February 2024 Data Incident, including anyone who received notice about it.
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2. Choose your benefits
All Class Members can enroll in one year of credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance. You can also claim one cash option: (A) reimbursement of up to $5,000 for actual, documented out-of-pocket losses incurred between February 28, 2024 and September 10, 2026 and caused by the Data Incident, such as identity theft or fraud losses, credit report or monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, and postage, or (B) a one-time $50 Alternate Cash Payment with no proof required. You may claim only one of Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B, not both. Cash Payment A requires supporting documentation and cannot cover losses already reimbursed by a third party.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at dohmandatasettlement.com/form/claim by September 10, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form (postmarked by September 10, 2026) to: Dohman Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the September 25, 2026 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Aug 26, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Soon
- Sep 10, 2026 Claim filing deadline Soon
- Sep 25, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (1:30 p.m. CT, in person) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time in Room 35 of the District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska, 555 S 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. The Court may move the hearing, so check DohmanDataSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This Settlement does not establish a common fund. Instead, Dohman separately pays approved cash claims, one year of credit monitoring for all enrolled Class Members, Court-approved attorneys' fees and costs, Service Awards, and notice and administration costs.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the September 25, 2026 Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Attorneys' fees, Service Awards, and notice and administration costs are paid by Dohman and do not reduce the cash payments or credit monitoring available to Class Members. Any residual funds from uncashed checks will go to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, subject to Court approval.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
You can choose one of two cash options. Cash Payment A reimburses up to $5,000 for actual, documented out-of-pocket losses caused by the Data Incident and incurred between February 28, 2024 and September 10, 2026. Cash Payment B is a one-time $50 payment with no proof required. You may claim only one option, not both. All Class Members can also enroll in one year of credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
Documentation is required only for Cash Payment A. You must submit proof, like receipts or bank statements, showing your losses. Personal notes alone are not enough, though they can support other documentation. You cannot claim expenses already reimbursed by a third party. Cash Payment B and credit monitoring enrollment require no documentation.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The Class is defined as all living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was implicated in the Data Incident, including those who were sent a notice. If you believe you are a Class Member but did not receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator to confirm your status before the claim deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself (opt out) by August 26, 2026, you will remain in the Settlement and give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Dohman over the claims resolved by this Settlement. The full release is described in Section XI of the Settlement Agreement, available at DohmanDataSettlement.com.
When will payments be sent out?
The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on September 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Settlement payments are issued after the Court grants final approval and after any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No action is required after a valid Claim Form is submitted.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC, Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A., Gary Klinger of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips & Grossman, PLLC, Phil Krzeski of Chestnut Cambronne PA, Marc H. Edelson of Edelson Lechtzin LLP, and Jarrett Ellzey of Ellzey, Kherkher, Sanford & Montgomery LLP. The case is Delmar Kentner, et al. v. Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC, Case No. CI 24-3685, pending in the District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska before the presiding judge (TBD - verify before publishing; not named in the Notice). Class representatives are Delmar Kentner, Katherine Oppliger, Terry Hauf, Anthony Priess, and Kimberly Wear. Dohman denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
