Published
January 2, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was January 3, 2025. The official settlement website lists April 16, 2026 as the disbursement date and October 13, 2026 as the check-void date.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was January 3, 2025. The official settlement website lists April 16, 2026 as the disbursement date and October 13, 2026 as the check-void date.StatusPayments IssuedThe official site lists an April 16, 2026 disbursement date.
Claim DeadlineJanuary 3, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement FundApprox. $475,000 valueSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential Benefit$35 cash or $50 creditBenefit amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned a ransomware attack HanesBrands discovered in May 2022. The plaintiffs alleged that personal information was not adequately protected. HanesBrands denied wrongdoing, and the parties settled to resolve the dispute without a trial.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people whose personal information was compromised in the ransomware incident discovered on May 24, 2022.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek documented out-of-pocket losses, plus choose two years of credit and identity monitoring, a $50 Hanes website credit with free shipping, or a $35 alternative cash payment.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form provided by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit requested. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at HanesDataBreachSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: January 3, 2025• Final approval: Granted; official site lists the completed disbursement schedule
• Payment status: April 16, 2026
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 Toussaint, et al. v. HanesBrands, Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv-00879-LCB-LPA, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.Official Website: HanesDataBreachSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and posted case materials: HanesDataBreachSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
Approx. $475,000 value
Case Title
Toussaint, et al. v. HanesBrands, Inc.
Case Number
1:22-cv-00879-LCB-LPA
Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Claim Deadline
January 3, 2025 (passed)
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
HanesDataBreachSettlement.com
