$6M UNITE HERE Data Breach Incident Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: April 28, 2025

Payout: Up to $5,000

Proof required: Yes

What's the UNITE HERE Data Security Incident Settlement?

UNITED HERE, a large workers' union that represents healthcare, restaurant, and other workers, has settled a $6,000,000 class action lawsuit in order to resolve claims related to a cybersecurity data breach incident involving unauthorized access to UNITE HERE's network in October 2023.

This class action involves alleges that UNITE HERE is responsible for a cybersecurity incident that occurred on or about October 20, 2023, which allegedly compromised workers' and consumers' personally identifiable private information. The class action aimed to provide benefits to those affected by the data breach, and UNITE HERE settled for $6 million without any admission of wrongdoing.

Who is UNITE HERE?

UNITE HERE is a large labor union representing workers in various industries, primarily focused on hospitality, food service, and textiles. It advocates for workers' rights, including better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The union represents workers in hotels, restaurants, casinos, airports, and healthcare facilities, among other sectors. UNITE HERE was formed in 2009 through the merger of two unions: UNITE (Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees) and HERE (Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union).

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $6,000,000.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You may qualify if you reside in the US and your private information may have been involved in the UNITE HERE data security incident. You may have received a data breach notice via mail or email directly from UNITED HERE or from the class action administrator.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Settlement class members can receive a pro rata cash payment reimbursement for documented expenses up to $5,000 and 2 years of credit monitoring free of charge. Exact amounts can depend on number of claims filed.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, submit a Claim Form with your unique Class Member ID, which can be found on the Short Notice you received or by contacting the Settlement Administrator. The easiest way to submit a Claim Form is online, linked below. You can also download a paper Claim Form and mail it to the UNITE HERE data breach class action settlement admins.

What is the Claim Form Deadline?

The deadline to file a claim is April 28, 2025.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Yes, you may potentially need to provide documentation to support claims for out-of-pocket expenses, such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, and receipts.

Claim Form Website: UniteHERESettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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