Golden Corral Restaurant $1.83M Data Breach Settlement

If you were impacted by the data breach at Golden Corral between August 11, 2023, and August 15, 2023, you may be eligible to claim up to $10,000 from a class action settlement.

Golden Corral Corporation has agreed to pay $1.83 million to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence in safeguarding personal data of over 183,000 current and former employee , which resulted in a cyberattack.

Who is eligible for a Golden Corral settlement payment?

Class members include:

• You were affected by the data breach that occurred between August 11, 2023, and August 15, 2023.
• You received a notice from Golden Corral regarding the data incident.

How much is the data breach payout?

Class members can select one of these two options:

• Compensation for Unreimbursed Economic Losses: You can claim up to $10,000 for unreimbursed financial losses experienced due to the data breach. This includes fees paid and losses due to fraud or identity theft.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: In lieu of an Economic Losses claim, class members can submit for a pro rata cash payment, estimated at $50.

How to claim a class action settlement payment

To claim a payout, you must submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form to print and mail to the settlement administrator. All claims must be submitted online or mailed by May 1, 2025.

Settlement administrator mailing address: In re Golden Corral Data Breach Litigation, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324

Is documentation required to submit a Golden Corral claim?

Yes, some proof is required:

• Class Member ID provided on notice required to submit a claim
• Unreimbursed Economic Losses claims require documentation such as proof of accountant or attorney fees and documented proof showing financial losses related to fraud.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Check by mail

$1.83 Million Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1.83 million includes

• Settlement administration costs: To be submitted to the court at a later date
• Attorneys' fees: Not to exceed $610,500
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $20,000
• Service awards to six class representatives: Up to $15,000 total
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining funds after other expenses

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 1, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 19, 2025

When is the Golden Corral data breach payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on May 19, 2025. Payment will be issued to valid claimants after the judge grants final approval and the claim review process is complete.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a cyberattack on Golden Corral that allegedly exposed personal information of current and former restaurant employees. The settlement avoids the costs and risks of lengthy litigation.

Sources

1] [Official Settlement Website