Published
April 10, 2024
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was April 11, 2024. The court granted final approval on June 3, 2024, but two objectors appealed on July 5, 2024. The official site says payments cannot be distributed until the appeals are resolved. The settlement covered U.S. residents whose information was accessed in the incident and who received notice from Blackhawk.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was April 11, 2024. The court granted final approval on June 3, 2024, but two objectors appealed on July 5, 2024. The official site says payments cannot be distributed until the appeals are resolved.StatusAppeal PendingFinal approval was appealed; payments remain on hold.
Claim DeadlineApril 11, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$985,000See the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000California claims could include a $200 payment.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned unauthorized access to information associated with MyPrepaidCenter.com in 2022 and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for prepaid-card details and customer contact information. The defendant denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents whose information was accessed in the incident and who received notice from Blackhawk.What Benefits Were Available?
Valid claimants could receive a pro rata cash payment and seek up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses. Qualifying California subclass members could also receive a $200 CCPA payment, subject to possible pro rata adjustment.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit selected. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at PrepaidCardDataBreachSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: April 11, 2024• Final approval granted: June 3, 2024
• Appeal filed: July 5, 2024
• Payment date: On hold pending appeal
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The case is In re Blackhawk Network Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 22-cv-07084, in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.Official Website: PrepaidCardDataBreachSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: PrepaidCardDataBreachSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$985,000
Case Title
In re Blackhawk Network Data Breach Litigation
Case Number
22-cv-07084
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Claim Deadline
April 11, 2024 (passed)
Status
Appeal Pending
Official Website
PrepaidCardDataBreachSettlement.com
