Up to $5,000 per Person Incoming in Data Breach Settlement Affecting 530,000 People in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Pawn America agreed to pay $3.185 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive data for 530,000 customers.Summary
Pawn America, a pawn shop chain operating in Minnesota and Wisconsin, has agreed to pay $3.185 million to settle a class action lawsuit following a ransomware attack. The incident occurred on or around September 28, 2021, and was discovered on October 3, 2021, with affected customers notified on November 19, 2021. The breach exposed sensitive information, including full names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, dates of birth, and financial account information for at least 530,000 individuals. Settlement class members can receive up to $5,000 for documented losses, $30 without documentation, or $50 if they are California residents. The proposed settlement also allocates approximately $1 million for attorneys' fees. The deadline to object to the settlement is June 5th, with claims due by July 6th, and a final court hearing scheduled for September 9th.
(Source：The Daily Hodl)