Case Information
Colon v. Creative Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Pro Wrestling Tees
In the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit State of Illinois, County of Dupage
Case No. 2023LA000177
About This Case
A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Creative Ventures. The lawsuit asserted claims against Creative Ventures arising out of or related to a cyberattack that Creative Ventures learned of on or about November 1, 2021. The proposed Settlement is on behalf of the following Settlement Class and California Subclass, both of which have been preliminarily approved by the Court:
Settlement Class: All persons who were notified by Creative Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Pro Wrestling Tees (“Creative Ventures”) that their personally identifiable information was potentially compromised as a result of the cyberattack that was learned of on or about November 1, 2021 (the “Cyberattack”), referred to herein as the “Settlement Class”;
California Subclass: All California residents who were notified by Creative Ventures that their personally identifiable information was potentially compromised as a result of the Cyberattack, referred to herein as the “California Subclass.”
If you are a member of the Settlement Class or California Subclass, you have the following options:
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT
SUBMIT A CLAIM BY AUGUST 17, 2023 | You must submit a valid claim form to receive credit-monitoring services from the Settlement and reimbursement for unreimbursed expenses. California Subclass members are also eligible for an additional $100 cash award. |
DO NOTHING | You will receive no benefits from the Settlement and will no longer be able to sue the Released Parties, including Creative Ventures over the claims resolved in the Settlement. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT BY JULY 18, 2023 | You will receive no benefits from the Settlement, but you will retain your legal claims against the Released Parties. |
OBJECT BY JULY 18, 2023 | Write to the Court about why you do not like the Settlement. You must remain in the Settlement Class or Settlement Subclass to object to the Settlement. |
GO TO A HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2023 | Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement. |
No payments or other settlement benefits will be issued until after the Court gives final approval to the Settlement and any appeals are resolved.
The Released Parties are Creative Ventures, its parents, subsidiaries, shareholders, members, and affiliates, and all of their present and former officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants, advisors, attorneys, representatives, insurers, and legal representatives.
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