Pinnacle Propane $490,000 Data Breach Settlement

If you were a current or former employee of Pinnacle Propane whose personal information was compromised in a data breach, you may be eligible to claim up to $2,000 from a class action settlement.

Pinnacle Propane, LLC has agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence in safeguarding employee data, leading to a data breach.

Who can file a claim?

• Individuals whose private information was compromised in the data breach disclosed by Pinnacle in June 2023.
• Current and former employees of Pinnacle Propane whose data was stored on the company's systems and potentially accessed during the breach.

How much can class members get?

• Up to $2,000 for out-of-pocket losses incurred due to the data breach. This includes expenses such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection services.
• Compensation for up to six hours of lost time spent addressing issues related to the breach, valued at $40 per hour, totaling up to $240.
• Alternatively, you can opt for a $100 cash payment instead of claiming out-of-pocket losses or lost time.

How to claim an award

To claim your award, you must complete and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or send your claim by mail to:

Pinnacle Propane Data Settlement

c/o Analytics Consulting LLC

PO Box 2009

Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009

Ensure that your claim form is submitted online or postmarked by December 13, 2024.

Payment methods

• Check mailed to their address
• Direct deposit to their bank account

Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement fund of $490,000 will cover various expenses related to the lawsuit.

• Attorneys' fees: $163,333.33
• Litigation costs and expenses: up to $20,000
• Service award for the Settlement Class Representative: up to $5,000

The remaining funds will be distributed to class members who submit valid claims.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 13, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: December 3, 2024

When is the Pinnacle Propane Data Settlement payout date?

Awards will be paid within 60 days after the final approval date or after all claim forms have been processed, whichever is later.

What happens next?

After the final approval hearing on December 3, 2024, if the settlement is approved, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible class members within 60 days.