Five Guys Data Breach Settlement: $700K

The settlement includes all Persons to whom Five Guys sent notice of the Security Incident that it announced on or around December 29, 2022 (“Settlement Class Members”).

Yes, proof of purchase is required.

The settlement allows individuals to whom Five Guys sent notice of the Security Incident to request a $150 cash payment or reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses fairly traceable to the Security Incident and compensation for time spent remedying issues related to the Security Incident (up to $400 for ordinary expenses and up to $6,500 for extraordinary losses such as fraud or identity theft). California residents to whom Five Guys sent notice of the Security Incident are allowed to request an additional cash payment of $100. The total settlement fund for this matter is in the amount of $700,000. The Settlement Fund will be used to pay for: (1) reimbursement for Ordinary and/or Extraordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses and Attested Time; (2) Alternative Cash Payments; (3) California Statutory Payments; (4) Credit Monitoring Services; (5) notice and administration costs; (6) service award payments approved by the Court; and (7) attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded by the Court. The cash benefit payments are subject to pro rata (proportional) adjustment, depending upon the number of valid claims filed.

The settlement also provides Settlement Class Members with two years of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services. You must file a claim to receive this benefit.