Goodwill Industries Data Breach Settlement (NY/NJ)

If you are a U.S. resident whose personal information was compromised in a cybersecurity incident involving Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey in October 2022, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Goodwill Industries has agreed to pay $180,000 to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations of mishandling personal information during this incident.

Who Can File a Claim?

To be eligible for the settlement, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must reside in the United States.
• Your personal information must have been impacted by the cybersecurity incident that occurred in October 2022.

How Much Can Class Members Get?

• Credit Monitoring Services: Two years of credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Ordinary Loss Claims: Up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses.
• Extraordinary Loss Claims: Up to $5,000 for significant documented losses.
• Lost Time: $25 per hour for up to four hours, totaling $100.
• Alternative Cash Payment: A $50 payment instead of claiming other losses.

For example, if you spent three hours dealing with the incident, you could claim $75 for lost time.

Documentation Required

• Ordinary and Extraordinary Losses: Receipts or other proof of expenses.
• Lost Time: An attestation of time spent related to the incident.

How to Claim an Award

To claim an award, you can file a claim online or download a PDF claim form.pdf) and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at:

Goodwill Industries of NY and NJ Settlement

Settlement Administrator

PO Box 25226

Santa Ana, CA 92799

Ensure mailed claims are postmarked by January 4, 2025.

Claim Steps

Follow these steps to submit a claim:

1. Gather necessary documentation for your claim.
2. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
3. Complete the form with your personal and claim details.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payment Methods

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card (Mastercard)
• Paper Check via Mail

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 4, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: January 8, 2025

When is the Goodwill Industries Payout Date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on January 8, 2025. If approved, the settlement will proceed, and payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why Was This Settlement Reached?

The lawsuit alleged that Goodwill Industries mishandled personal information during a cybersecurity incident. The parties settled to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.