Important Dates and Deadlines
Whalen v. Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA
Important Dates and Deadlines
Exclusion Deadline
You can exclude yourself from the Settlement by informing the Settlement Administrator that you want to "opt-out" of the Settlement. If the Settlement becomes final, this is the only option that allows you to retain your rights to separately sue Gunster (or any other Released Parties) for claims related to the Data Breach. If you opt-out, you may not make a claim for benefits under the Settlement.
For more detailed information, see Question 15 in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Objection Deadline
You may object to the Settlement by writing to explain to the Court why you don't think the Settlement should be approved. If you object, you will remain a Settlement Class Member, and if the Settlement is approved, you will be eligible for the benefits of the Settlement and give up your right to sue Gunster (or any other Released Parties) for claims related to the Data Breach, as described in the Settlement Agreement available on the Documents section of this website.
For more detailed information, see Question 16 in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Claim Filing Deadline
You must submit a claim form in order to receive credit monitoring and compensation for lost time and out-of-pocket expenses. Your claim form must include your Unique Class Member ID found on the postcard notice sent to you or available from the Settlement Administrator, or, if you believe your personal information was compromised, accessed, exfiltrated, or otherwise impacted in the Data Breach but you did not receive written notice from Gunster, you must include documentation demonstrating why you believe your information was compromised, accessed, exfiltrated, or otherwise impacted.
For more detailed information, see Question 9 in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Final Approval Hearing
The Court has scheduled a Final Approval Hearing to listen to and consider any concerns or objections from Settlement Class Members regarding the fairness, adequacy, and reasonableness of the terms of the Settlement Agreement. That hearing is currently scheduled to take place on August 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM before the Honorable Christine Ann Marlewski, at the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County, Florida located in Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, Florida 33602.