Pepsi Bottling Ventures Data Breach Settlement

If you were mailed a notice by Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC regarding a cybersecurity incident, you may be eligible to claim up to $2,500 from a class action settlement.

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence, breach of implied contract, and violations of North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act due to a data breach.

Who can file a claim?

To be a part of the settlement class, you must have received a notice from Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC about the data incident discovered in January 2023.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim compensation for ordinary losses up to $2,500, which includes out-of-pocket expenses and lost time. Alternatively, they may choose a one-time payment of $45. The compensation details are as follows:

• Out-of-Pocket Expense Reimbursement: Covers documented expenses such as bank fees, credit monitoring, and other related costs, up to $2,500.
• Lost Time Compensation: Up to four hours of lost time at $25 per hour, provided the time was spent addressing issues related to the data incident.

If you opt for the alternative payment, you will receive a one-time payment of $45 instead of the other compensations.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants must provide documentation to support their claims for reimbursement. This includes receipts or statements for out-of-pocket expenses and a description of lost time.

• Ordinary Losses: Documentation of expenses and a written description of the loss are required.
• Lost Time: An attestation that the claimed lost time was spent responding to issues raised by the data incident.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form .pdf) and mail it to:

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC Claims Administrator

PO Box 225391

New York, NY 10150-5391

Ensure your claim is postmarked by January 15, 2025.

Payment methods

Payments will be made via check to the address provided in your claim form.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 15, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: January 21, 2025

When is the Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC payout date?

After the final approval hearing on January 21, 2025, if the settlement is approved, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible class members after any appeals are resolved.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a data breach that allegedly compromised personal information. Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC chose to settle to avoid the risks and costs of litigation.