Published
April 10, 2024
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 6, 2024, and the court granted final approval on July 12, 2024. The official settlement website does not currently display a payment distribution announcement. The settlement covered people to whom Five Guys sent notice of the 2022 security incident.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 6, 2024, and the court granted final approval on July 12, 2024. The official settlement website does not currently display a payment distribution announcement.StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no current payment notice is posted.
Claim DeadlineMay 6, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$700,000See the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential Benefit$150 or up to $6,500Monitoring and a California payment were also offered.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned unauthorized access to a Five Guys file server in September 2022 and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for employment-related personal 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 people to whom Five Guys sent notice of the 2022 security incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose a $150 cash payment or seek up to $400 for ordinary expenses and up to $6,500 for extraordinary losses. Two years of monitoring was available, and qualifying California residents could claim an additional $100.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 selected benefit. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at FGDataSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: May 6, 2024• Final approval granted: July 12, 2024
• Payment date: Not announced
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 May, et al. v. Five Guys Enterprises, LLC, Case No. 1:23-cv-00029, in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia.Official Website: FGDataSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: FGDataSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$700,000
Case Title
May, et al. v. Five Guys Enterprises, LLC
Case Number
1:23-cv-00029
Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Claim Deadline
May 6, 2024 (passed)
Status
Payments Pending
Official Website
FGDataSettlement.com
