Circle K Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim Class Action Payout Before Deadline
Newsweek
Circle K customers affected by a 2024 data breach may receive up to $2,000 or free credit monitoring by filing a claim by September 3.Summary
A class action settlement has been reached regarding a 2024 cyberattack on Circle K that exposed customer personal data. The agreement, resolving a lawsuit against Gas Express LLC, allows eligible U.S. customers to claim up to $2,000 for documented financial losses or a flat $50 payment if they submit a valid claim form by September 3. Claimants can also receive two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. Circle K has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation. The settlement received preliminary approval, with a final hearing scheduled for September 18.
(Source：Newsweek)