Frequently Asked Questions

Basic Information

1. Why was the Notice issued?

The Los Angeles Superior Court authorized the Notice because you have a right to know about the proposed Settlement of this class action lawsuit, and about all of your options before the Court decides whether to grant final approval of the Settlement. The Notice explains the lawsuit, your legal rights, what benefits are available, and who can receive them.

The lawsuit is captioned Adrian Brauner v. Rusnak Corporation, Case No. 23STCV30011, pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The person who filed this lawsuit is called the "Plaintiff" or "Class Representative" and the entity they sued, Rusnak, is called the "Defendant."

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2. What is this lawsuit about?

This lawsuit alleges that private and sensitive information may have been impacted due to the unauthorized access to Defendant's computer systems on or about June 13 - June 16, 2023 (the "Data Incident").

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3. What is a class action?

In a class action, one or more individuals sue on behalf of other people with similar claims. These individuals are known as "Plaintiffs" or "Class Representatives." Together, the people included in the class action are called a "class" or "class members." One court resolves the lawsuit for all class members, except for those who opt out from a settlement. In this Settlement, the Class Representative is Adrian Brauner, and everyone included in this Action are the Class Members.

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4. Why is there a settlement?

The Court did not decide in favor of the Plaintiff or the Defendant. Plaintiff and the Defendant have agreed to a Settlement to avoid the costs and risks of a trial, and to allow the Class Members to receive benefits from the Settlement. The Plaintiff and their attorneys think the Settlement is best for all Class Members.

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Who is in the Settlement?

5. Who is included in the Settlement?

The Settlement Class includes all persons residing in the United States who were sent a Notice Letter notifying them that their Private Information was compromised in the Data Incident.

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6. Are there exceptions to being included?

Yes. Excluded from the Settlement Class are: (a) all persons who are employees, directors, officers, and agents of Rusnak, (b) the Judge assigned to the Action, and that Judge's immediate family and Court staff and (c) anyone determined by a court to have been involved in executing the Data Incident.

If you are not sure whether you are included in the Settlement Class, you can ask for free help by contacting the Settlement Administrator at:

You may also review the Settlement Agreement.

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The Settlement Benefits

7. What does the Settlement provide?

Rusnak will provide a number of benefits under the Settlement Agreement. You may claim the Identity-Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring benefit, Extraordinary Expense Reimbursement benefit and ONE of the cash payment options.

Identity-Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring. All Class Members may claim three years of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services provided by a credit monitoring bureau. This protection includes up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.

Extraordinary Expense Reimbursement. Class Members who suffered an actual, documented monetary loss as a result of the Data Incident may claim reimbursement for the loss. This reimbursement is capped at $3,500 per Class Members.

The losses must be:

• actual, documented, and unreimbursed;
• substantially more likely than not caused by the Data Incident; and
• occurred between June 13, 2023, and October 23, 2025;

You must also have tried to avoid these losses, or tried to get reimbursed from other sources, if possible.

Cash Payment Options. All Class Members may claim ONE of the following cash benefits:


If you have questions about any of these benefits, or how to file a claim, you can contact the Settlement Administrator at:

You may also review the Settlement Agreement.

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8. What claims am I releasing if I stay in the Settlement Class?

Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you cannot sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against the Defendant about any of the legal claims this Settlement resolves. The "Release" section of the Settlement Agreement describes the legal claims that you give up if you remain in the Settlement Class. The Settlement Agreement is available for review Settlement Agreement.

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Submitting a Claim Form for Settlement Benefits

9. How do I submit a claim for a Settlement benefit?

The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is through the online Claim Module. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at:

You may also contact the Settlement Administrator to request a Claim Form by telephone, toll free, 1-833-360-6894, by email info@RusnakCorpSettlement.com, or by U.S. mail at the address above.

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10. What is the deadline for submitting a claim?

If you are submitting a Claim Form online, you must do so by October 23, 2025. If you are submitting a claim by U.S. mail, the completed and signed Claim Form, along with any supporting documentation, must be mailed so it is postmarked no later than October 23, 2025.

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11. When will the Settlement benefits be issued?

The Court will hold a final approval hearing on November 18, 2025. If the Court approves the Settlement, there may be appeals. It is always uncertain whether appeals will be filed and, if so, how long it will take to resolve them.

Settlement benefits will be distributed if the Court grants final approval of the Settlement and after any appeals are resolved, or after the period to seek an appeal has expired.

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The Lawyers Representing You

12. Do I have a lawyer in the case?

Yes, the Court appointed John J. Nelson of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC, to represent you and other Class Members ("Class Counsel").

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13. Should I get my own lawyer?

You will not be charged for Class Counsel's services. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense.

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14. How will Class Counsel be paid?

Class Counsel will seek Court approval for attorneys' fees and litigation costs not to exceed $115,000. These fees and costs, as well as the costs of administration, will be paid by Rusnak.

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Excluding Yourself from the Settlement

15. How do I opt out of the Settlement?

If you do not want to receive any benefits from the Settlement, and you want to keep your right, if any, to separately sue the Defendant about the legal issues in this case, there are steps that you must take to exclude yourself from the Settlement Class. This is called requesting an exclusion from, or "opting out" of the Settlement Class. The deadline to submit a request for exclusion from the Settlement is September 23, 2025.

To exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must submit a written request for exclusion that includes the following information:

• the name of the Action: Adrian Brauner v. Rusnak Corporation, Case No. 23STCV30011, pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court
• your full name;
• current address;
• personal signature; and
• the words "Request for Exclusion" or a clear and similar statement that you do not wish to participate in the Settlement.

Your request for exclusion must be mailed to the Settlement Administrator at the address below, postmarked no later than September 23, 2025.

If you exclude yourself, you are telling the Court that you do not want to be part of the Settlement. You will not be eligible to receive any Settlement benefits if you exclude yourself.

You may only exclude yourself--- not any other person.

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Commenting on or Objecting to the Settlement

16. How do I tell the Court if I like or do not like the Settlement?

If you are a Class Member and do not like a portion or all of the Settlement, you can object to it, if you choose. You can give reasons why you think the Court should not approve it. The Court will consider your views.

For an objection to be considered by the Court, the objection must include the following, or information substantially similar to the follow:

• the name of the Action: Adrian Brauner v. Rusnak Corporation, Case No. 23STCV30011, pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court
• your full name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if any);
• information identifying you as a Class Member, including proof that you are a member of the Settlement Class (e.g., copy of original notice of the Data Incident);
• a written statement of all grounds for the objection, accompanied by any legal support for the objection you believe is applicable;
• the identity of any and all counsel representing you in connection with the objection;
• a statement as to whether you and/or your counsel will appear at the Final Fairness Hearing; and
• your signature and the signature of your duly authorized attorney or other duly authorized representative, if any (along with documentation setting forth such representation).

To be timely, a written notice of an objection containing the above information must be filed with the Clerk of the Court, with copies served on Class Counsel and counsel for Rusnak, no later than September 23, 2025.

If you do not comply with the requirements for objecting you will waive and forfeit any and all rights you may have to appear separately and/or to object to the Settlement and will be bound by all the terms of the Settlement and by all proceedings, orders and judgments in the Litigation.

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17. What is the difference between objecting and excluding?

Objecting is telling the Court that you do not like something about the Settlement. You can object to the Settlement only if you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement. Excluding yourself from the Settlement is opting out and stating to the Court that you do not want to be part of the Settlement. If you opt out of the Settlement, you cannot object to it because the Settlement no longer affects you.

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The Court's Final Approval Hearing

18. When is the Court's Final Approval Hearing?

The Court will hold a final approval hearing on November 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Department 11 at the Superior Court for County of Los Angeles, Spring Street Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

At the final approval hearing, the Court will consider whether to approve the Settlement, how much attorneys' fees and costs to award to Class Counsel for representing the Settlement Class, and whether to award a Service Award of $2,500 to the Class Representatives who brought this Action on behalf of the Settlement Class. The Court will also consider any objections to the Settlement.

If you are a Class Member, you or your attorney may ask permission to speak at the hearing at your own cost (see Question 16).

The date and time of this hearing may change without further notice. Please check the Important Dates page for updates.

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19. Do I have to come to the Final Approval Hearing?

No. Class Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have. You may attend at your own expense if you wish. If you file an objection, you do not have to come to the Final Approval Hearing to talk about it. If you file your written objection on time, the Court will consider it. You may also pay your own lawyer to attend, but such attendance is not necessary for the Court to consider an objection that was filed on time.

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If I Do Nothing

20. What happens if I do nothing at all?

If you are a Class Member and you do nothing, you will give up the rights described in Question 8, including your right to start a lawsuit, continue a lawsuit, or be part of any other lawsuit against the Defendant and the Released Parties about the legal issues resolved by this Settlement. In addition, if you do nothing, you will not receive a benefit from this Settlement.

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Getting More Information

21. How do I get more information?

This website summarizes the proposed Settlement. Complete details are provided in the Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement and other related documents are available on the Important Documents Page.

If you have additional questions, you may contact the Settlement Administrator by email, phone, or mail:

Publicly filed documents can also be obtained by visiting the office of the Clerk of the Court, Los Angeles Superior Court, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Do not contact the Court or Clerk of Court regarding this Settlement

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