Final hours to grab $7,000 from Five Guys data breach settlement – but you must show proof from one of five documents | EZU9S7B | 2024-05-04 17:08:01
Final hours to grab $7,000 from Five Guys data breach settlement – but you must show proof from one of five documents | EZU9S7B | 2024-05-04 17:08:01
FIVE Guys has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach.
This would resolve allegations against the fast food restaurant of inadequate protection of employee information.
The settlement pertains to individuals who received notifications from Five Guys regarding the data breach disclosed in December 2022.
The settlement claims the breach occurred in September 2022.
It reportedly compromised the personal information of nearly 38,000 employees.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit assert that Five Guys could have averted the breach by implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures.
While Five Guys has not admitted fault, it has consented to an undisclosed payout to resolve the class action lawsuit.
As part of the settlement, class members are entitled to reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the breach, capped at $400 for typical expenses such as bank fees, communication charges, and lost wages.
Additional compensation of up to $6,500 is available for those who suffered significant losses due to identity theft or fraud.
Alternatively, class members can opt for a one-time payment of $150 if they prefer not to claim documented losses.
California-based class members receive an extra $100 payment.
All class members are eligible for complimentary identity theft protection and credit monitoring services for two years.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> Payments may be adjusted proportionally if claims exceed the settlement fund's capacity.
The deadline for opting out or exclusion is May 6, 2024, with a final approval hearing scheduled for July 12, 2024.
Eligible individuals can head to FGDataSettlement.com to file a claim.
ELIGIBILITY AND AWARD
People who were notified of a data breach by Five Guys regarding an incident the company disclosed in December 2022 are eligible for this award, potentially worth $7,000, per Top Class Actions.
<p class="article__content--intro"> Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court. </p> </div> </div> Those who believe they are eligible must also provide one of the following as proof of purchase:
- Receipts
- Bank statements
- Card statements
- Invoices
- Tax documents
MORE CASH
In other settlement news, a well-known Nevada casino has reached a settlement amounting to $675,000 in response to a data breach, offering potential payouts of up to $10,500.
Crystal Bay Casino, situated near Lake Tahoe in Nevada, includes a hotel in addition to the casino.
It has denied any culpability but opted for the settlement to conclude a 27-page class action lawsuit.
Reportedly affecting more than 86,000 individuals, the data breach in November 2022, as reported by ClassAction.org, compromised the personal details of employees and members of the Player's Club, including names, Social Security numbers, and identification numbers.
The lawsuit contends that the cyberattack was a direct consequence of the casino's alleged failure to enact adequate security protocols, a responsibility it was legally obliged to fulfill.
Class members who don't have proof of payment or wish to not claim any actual data breach-related losses can opt for cash payments between $25 and $50.
In other news, the deadline for another settlement regarding a data breach, which offers art students the opportunity to receive payments of up to $5,000, is rapidly approaching.
And some Americans can get up to $7,000 in yet another data breach settlement.
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