Panda Express $2.45M Data Breach Class Action Settlement is Open to Claims
By Steve Levine
Published: February 7, 2026
Settlement Amount:
$2.45 MillionClaim Deadline:
April 10, 2026You may be part of a new $2,450,000 class action settlement reached with Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. over allegations that a March 2023 data breach exposed sensitive personal information — including full names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers — after an unauthorized third party gained access to the company's files.
Panda Restaurant Group denies any wrongdoing, and the settlement still requires final Court approval.
What is the Panda Express Data Breach Class Action Settlement About?
According to the official notice, the lawsuit claims that Panda Restaurant Group failed to adequately protect personal information of individuals affected by a data security incident that occurred in or around March 2023.The plaintiffs allege claims including negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of fiduciary duty, and declaratory judgment and injunctive relief.
The case is Halliday, et al. v. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., No. 24STCV12667, pending in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
The Court has not decided who is right as part of the settlement process. The parties agreed to a settlement to avoid the cost and risk of a trial and related appeals.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement fund is $2,450,000. This is a non-reversionary fund, meaning the money is set aside specifically to pay class members and will not revert back to Panda Restaurant Group. The fund will cover cash payments to eligible class members, credit monitoring costs, settlement administration expenses (estimated at $225,381), court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, and service awards to the class representatives.Submit Claim
How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You may qualify if you reside in the United States and your personal information was accessed or potentially accessed in connection with the March 2023 data security incident. Specifically, you must have received a Notice of Data Breach letter from Panda Restaurant Group regarding the incident.Excluded from the settlement class are employees, directors, officers, and agents of the defendant, governmental entities, the assigned judge and court staff, and anyone who submits a valid request to be excluded.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, you can call 1-866-302-7373 or visit the official settlement website.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Eligible class members can receive multiple types of benefits under this settlement:Documented Loss Payment (up to $5,000): Reimbursement for actual, documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses resulting from the data breach incurred on or after March 7, 2024. This can include costs for credit monitoring services, unauthorized charges, late fees, overdraft fees, card replacement fees, transportation costs to deal with fraud, credit freeze costs, phone charges, postage, and other expenses reasonably attributable to the breach.
Pro Rata Cash Payment ($100): A flat cash payment estimated at $100, available to all eligible class members. This amount may be adjusted up or down depending on how many claims are filed.
California Statutory Cash Payment ($125): If you are a California resident, you may receive an additional payment estimated at $125. This amount may also be adjusted pro rata.
Credit Monitoring (2 years): Separately from the cash payments, eligible class members may elect two years of credit monitoring at the defendant's expense. This includes real-time monitoring by all three credit bureaus, dark web scanning with immediate notifications, public records monitoring, identity theft insurance, and access to fraud resolution agents.
How Do I File a Claim
You can file a claim online at the official settlement website or request a claim form by calling the Settlement Administrator.Visit www.PRGBreachSettlement.com to submit your claim online.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
The deadline to submit an online claim, or to postmark a mailed claim, is April 10, 2026.What are the Important Dates?
• Opt Out Deadline: March 23, 2026
• Objection Deadline: March 23, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: April 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM (Pacific Time)
• Claim Form Deadline: April 10, 2026
When is the class action settlement payment date?
A specific payment date is not listed in the notice.In general, settlement payments are sent after:
• The Court grants final approval at or after the Final Approval Hearing,
• Any appeals are resolved, and
• Claims are reviewed and processed by the Settlement Administrator.
The notice warns that resolving appeals can take time, perhaps more than a year. Any uncashed payments after 90 days will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
No proof of purchase or loss is required for the $100 pro rata cash payment or the $125 California statutory payment. You simply need to have received the original data breach notice letter from Panda Restaurant Group.However, if you are claiming reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses (up to $5,000), you must provide supporting documentation such as receipts, bank statements, fee notices, or other records showing your expenses were a result of the data breach.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:What Are My Options?
• Submit a Claim: The only way to receive a cash payment or credit monitoring. Deadline: April 10, 2026.
• Exclude Yourself: Opt out to keep your right to sue on your own. You will not receive any payment from this settlement. Deadline: March 23, 2026.
• Object: If you stay in the settlement class, you may object and tell the Court why you disagree with the settlement. Deadline: March 23, 2026.
• Do Nothing: You will not get any money, but you will still be bound by the settlement and give up your right to sue over the same claims.
How to Exclude Yourself
To opt out, you must submit a request for exclusion postmarked by March 23, 2026. You can submit the exclusion form on the settlement website or mail a signed letter to the Settlement Administrator stating your intent to be excluded.How to Object
If you do not opt out, you may object by filing a written objection with the Clerk of the Court on or before March 23, 2026. Your objection must include your full name, address, phone number, proof of class membership, a written statement of your grounds for objection, and other details outlined in the official notice.Submit a Claim: Here
The case is Halliday, et al. v. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., No. 24STCV12667, in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: PRG Breach Settlement Website• Halliday, et al. v. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., No. 24STCV12667 (Los Angeles County Superior Court)
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful and accurate claims. Submitting false information can result in denial of benefits and potential penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the Settlement Administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | April 10, 2026 |
| Settlement Amount | $2,450,000 |
| Category | Data Breach |
| Estimated Payout | Up to $5,000 (documented losses); $100 cash payment; extra $125 for CA residents |
| Case Number | 24STCV12667 |
| Case Title | Halliday, et al. v. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. |
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles |
| Final Approval Hearing | April 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM PT |
| Exclusion (Opt Out) Deadline | March 23, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | March 23, 2026 |
| Claim Website | Settlement Site |