Published
April 1, 2026
Updated
July 16, 2026
This settlement resolved claims that Avis Rent A Car exposed customers’ personal information in a data security incident in early August 2024. It is now closed — the June 21, 2026 claim deadline has passed. Here is who it covered and what it provided.
What Was the Avis Data Breach Settlement?
This class action settlement resolved allegations that Avis Rent A Car System, LLC failed to adequately protect customers' personal information, which plaintiffs alleged was exposed in a data security incident between August 3, 2024 and August 6, 2024. Avis denied all claims and any wrongdoing. The case is In re: Avis Rent A Car System, LLC Security Incident Litigation, No. 2:24-cv-09243, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.It is now closed: the deadline to submit a claim form online or by mail was June 21, 2026, and that window has passed. A final approval hearing was scheduled for July 28, 2026. There is nothing left to file.
Status
Settlement Closed
Claim window has closed; a final approval hearing was scheduled for July 28, 2026.
Claim Deadline
Passed
Claims were due June 21, 2026.
Who Was Affected
U.S. residents notified by Avis
Personal information exposed in the August 3–6, 2024 data security incident.
What It Provided
Up to $5,000 + pro rata cash
Proof required: Yes — documentation needed for out-of-pocket losses.
Who Was Covered by the Settlement?
The Settlement Class included United States residents whose private information was compromised in the data security incident Avis experienced between August 3, 2024 and August 6, 2024. Class members were generally those Avis notified that their personal information had been impacted.The Settlement Class excluded Avis directors and officers, the Judge assigned to the case and their immediate family and Court staff, and any person found to have initiated, caused, aided, or abetted the data security incident.
What Did the Settlement Provide?
Class members who submitted a valid claim could receive:• Out-of-pocket loss reimbursement (up to $5,000): reimbursement for actual, documented, unreimbursed monetary losses more likely than not caused by the breach and incurred between August 3, 2024 and the claims deadline. Valid claims were subject to a potential pro rata reduction depending on the total number and amount of claims.
• Pro rata cash payment: a cash payment from the net settlement fund remaining after approved out-of-pocket claims, notice and administration expenses, attorneys' fees and costs, and any service awards, available to all class members who filed a valid claim.
The total settlement fund was not publicly disclosed. Class counsel sought fees of up to 33.33% of the fund ($1,025,000), plus up to $30,000 in costs, and class representatives sought service awards of up to $2,500 each, subject to court approval.
Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit alleged that between August 3, 2024 and August 6, 2024, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC experienced a data security incident that resulted in the exfiltration of certain personally identifiable information — the complaint alleged this included names, driver's license information, credit card numbers and expiration dates, dates of birth, and phone numbers. Plaintiffs alleged Avis failed to adequately safeguard that information. Avis denied all claims and did not admit liability as part of the settlement.Key Dates
• Claim Form Deadline: June 21, 2026 (passed)• Opt-Out Deadline: May 22, 2026 (passed)
• Objection Deadline: May 22, 2026 (passed)
• Final Approval Hearing: July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Case Information
• Caption: In re: Avis Rent A Car System, LLC Security Incident Litigation• Case No.: 2:24-cv-09243
• Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
• Final Approval Hearing: July 28, 2026
• Status: Closed — claim deadline passed June 21, 2026
Sources
- Official Settlement Website — Avis Data Security Settlement
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey — In re: Avis Rent A Car System, LLC Security Incident Litigation, No. 2:24-cv-09243
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Relief
Up to $5,000 for documented losses + pro rata cash payment
Case Title
In re: Avis Rent A Car System, LLC Security Incident Litigation
Case Number
2:24-cv-09243
Court
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Final Approval Hearing
July 28, 2026
Status
Closed — claim deadline passed June 21, 2026
Official Website
Avis Data Security Settlement.com
