A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against The Cornwell Quality Tools Company (“Defendant” or “CQT”). The Settlement resolves claims brought by individuals impacted by a data incident that occurred on September 22, 2022 (the “Data Incident”) and may have involved your personal identifying information (“PII”).
You may be eligible to receive two (2) years of credit monitoring and fraud protection services and either (1) reimbursement for time spent (at a rate of $20.00 per hour for up to 3 hours) and ordinary out-of-pocket losses (maximum payment of $500.00), and reimbursement for extraordinary out-of-pocket losses (maximum payment of $5,000.00); or (2) a cash payment of $50.00 from the proposed Settlement. Please note that if you choose to receive reimbursement for time spent, ordinary out-of-pocket losses, or extraordinary out-of-pocket losses, you are not eligible to receive the alternative cash payment. To receive a benefit from the Settlement, you must complete and submit a “Claim Form.”
Please read the entire Notice carefully. Your legal rights will be affected, and you have a choice to make now.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim Form | The only way to receive a settlement payment or credit monitoring services. | Submitted online or postmarked by |
Exclude Yourself by Opting Out | You receive no benefit but preserve your right to file your own lawsuit against CQT for the same claims released by this Settlement. | Postmarked by |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend a Hearing | Tell the Court the reasons why you do not believe the Settlement should be approved. You can also ask to speak to the Court at the hearing on November 19, 2025, about the fairness of the Settlement, with or without your own attorney. | Received by |
Do Nothing | Receive no payment or credit monitoring and be bound by the terms of the Settlement. | None |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will be made if the Court approves the Settlement, after any appeals are resolved.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
8/29/2025
Objection Deadline
10/28/2025
Opt Out Deadline
10/28/2025
Final Approval Hearing
11/19/2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Claim Deadline
11/27/2025