Welcome to the Settlement Website for the Pierce, et al. vs. Communications Data Group, Inc. et al., Class Action Settlement

If you received a notice of a Data Incident from Communications Data Group, Inc. or Home Wireless, Inc, you could be eligible for a payment or other benefits from a class action settlement

You may be eligible to receive a payment from a proposed non-reversionary class action settlement (the “Settlement”).

The class action lawsuit concerns a cyberattack discovered in February 2025 (the “Data Incident”) on Communications Data Group, Inc.’s network. (“CDG”) in which it was determined that an unauthorized third party gained access to CDG’s systems which potentially impacted the personally identifiable information (“PII”), including for customers of Duo County Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc., Cumberland Cellular, LLC, Home Wireless, Inc. Approximately 137,059 individuals, including: name, address, date of birth, driver’s license information, bank account information, and Social Security numbers (collectively referred to in this Settlement Agreement as “Private Information”). The Defendants deny any wrongdoing and deny that they have any liability but have agreed to settle the Action on a class wide basis to avoid the burden and expense of litigation without in any way acknowledging fault or liability. The Settlement in no way should be construed as an admission of any liability, wrongdoing, or fault by any of the Defendants, including Communications Data Group, Inc., Duo County Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc., Cumberland Cellular, LLC, and Home Wireless, Inc.

To be eligible to make a Claim, you must have received a notice letter of the Data Incident that occurred in February 2025. Eligible Claimants under the Settlement Agreement will be eligible to receive one of the following Settlement Benefits:

• Documented Loss: Documented, monetary losses incurred by a Settlement Class Member, and which specifically involve (a) an actual, documented, and unreimbursed monetary expense; (b) that was more likely than not caused by the Data Incident; and (c) where the claimant made reasonable efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement for, the expense. A Documented Loss must be supported by Reasonable Documentation that a Settlement Class Member actually incurred unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses and are subject to review and approval by the Settlement Administrator. Any Documented Loss must include a declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the Settlement Class Member submitting the Documented Loss, that the statements, representations, and/or documentation submitted in support of the Documented Loss are true and correct to the best of the Settlement Class Member’s knowledge. Class Members who believe they suffered a Documented Loss as a result of the Data Incident may request up to $5,000.00 for the reimbursement of losses which are sufficiently documented. If you make a claim for a Documented Loss, you may also make a Claim for Credit Monitoring as described below; or

• Alternative Cash Payment: A one-time cash payment of $45.00 in lieu of a Cash Payment for Documented Loss and/or Credit Monitoring; or

• Credit Monitoring: Three (3) years of credit monitoring offered by CyEx with one (1) major credit bureau (Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion), which will include at least identity theft insurance up to $1,000,000.00, without deductible.

For more information call (866)-601-3534 or to submit a Claim online click here or download a Claim Form here.

Please read this website carefully. Your legal rights will be affected, and you have a choice to make at this time.

Your rights and options as a Class Member – and the deadlines to exercise your rights – are explained in the Notice and FAQs.

The Court will still have to decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments to Class Members will be made if the Court approves the Settlement and after any possible appeals are resolved.