Plaintiffs allege that the Settling Entities failed to implement reasonable data security measures to protect consumers’ personally identifiable information and, as a result of the Data Security Incident, Plaintiffs and Settlement Class Members have experienced or have been exposed to fraud and identity theft and have otherwise been injured. Plaintiffs sued Defendants and asserted claims of negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, breach of confidence, intrusion upon seclusion, violation of the California Consumer Privacy Act, and violations of state consumer protection statutes relating to the Data Security Incident. The Settling Entities deny they violated any law and dispute Plaintiffs’ allegations but have agreed to the Settlement to avoid the expenses and uncertainties associated with continuing this case.
Under the Settlement, the Settling Entities have agreed to pay a sum of ten million U.S. Dollars ($10,000,000) (the “Settlement Amount”) into a Settlement Fund that will be used to provide Settlement Benefits to eligible Settlement Class Members. The Settlement Fund will also be used to pay for the Claims Administration Costs, Service Awards for named Plaintiffs, and Class Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and expenses.
The following table contains a summary of your rights and options regarding the Settlement. More detailed information about your rights and options can be found in the Settlement Agreement.
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DO NOTHING |
If you do nothing in connection with this Settlement, you will receive no payment from the Settlement and you will be bound by past and any future Court rulings, including rulings on the Settlement, if approved, and the Settlement release. See FAQ: “What If I Do Nothing”. |
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FILE A CLAIM FORM |
The only way to receive your share of the Settlement Fund is to complete and electronically file a timely and valid Claim Form by no later than March 5, 2026, or to mail your Claim Form so that it is received no later than March 5, 2026. See FAQ: “How Will I Get A Payment”. |
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EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT |
If you wish to exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must submit a written request by U.S. Mail or other delivery service so that it is received by March 5, 2026. If you exclude yourself, you will not be bound by the Settlement, if approved, or the Settlement release, and you will not be eligible for any Settlement Benefits from the Settlement. See FAQ: “Excluding Yourself From The Settlement” Section. |
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OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT |
If you wish to object to the Settlement, you must file a written objection with the Court and serve copies on Class Counsel and Settling Entities’ Counsel by March 5, 2026. You must be and remain a Settlement Class Member to object. See FAQ: “Objecting To The Settlement” Section. |
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GO TO THE FAIRNESS HEARING |
You may ask the Court for permission to speak about the Settlement at the Fairness Hearing by including such a request in your written objection, which you must file with the Court and serve on Class Counsel and Settling Entities’ Counsel by March 5, 2026. The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026. See FAQ: “Objecting To The Settlement” Section. |
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APPEAR THROUGH AN ATTORNEY |
You may enter an appearance through your own counsel at your own expense. See FAQ: “The Court’s Fairness Hearing” Section. |