A Settlement has been reached with Mason Construction, LLC (“Mason Construction” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the cyberattack on Mason Construction's computer systems that occurred in January 2024 (the “Data Incident”). Certain files that contained private information may have been accessed. These files may have contained personal information such as names; Social Security numbers; driver’s license numbers; government-issued ID numbers; financial information; medical information; and health insurance information.
The lawsuit is called Burge v. Mason Construction, LLC, Case No. 24-DC-CV-2053. It is pending in the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas (the “Action”).
Mason Construction denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right.
The parties have agreed to settle the Action (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Action.
If you received a notice in the mail about the Data Incident or this Settlement, then Mason Construction's records indicate that you are a Class Member and entitled to claim benefits under the Settlement. You may have received a previous notice directly from Mason Construction.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive payments from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online submit a claim. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. | June 1, 2026 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt-out of the Settlement and receive no benefit or payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | May 1, 2026 |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend a Hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | May 1, 2026 |
Do Nothing | Unless you opt-out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits or payments from this Settlement. You will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved and released by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs page.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
3/2/2026
Opt Out Deadline
5/1/2026
Objection Deadline
5/1/2026
Claim Deadline
6/1/2026
Final Approval Hearing
6/4/2026 at 8:30 a.m.