Open for claimsData BreachPeco Foods Data Breach Settlement
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Eligible U.S. residents affected by the December 2023 Peco Foods data breach can submit a claim by November 9, 2026. The class covers people whose personal information was accessed or acquired in the breach described in Peco’s notices sent around July 24, 2024.
The $950,000 settlement offers qualifying ordinary losses up to $1,000, extraordinary losses and eligible time up to $5,000, a residual cash payment up to $550 if funds remain, and three years of credit monitoring. These are separate conditional benefits. Cash amounts may be reduced and are not guaranteed.
Peco denies wrongdoing. The settlement has preliminary approval; benefits depend on final approval and resolution of possible appeals. The final approval hearing is scheduled for December 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. Central Time.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- November 9, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Central online; mail postmarked November 9
- Residual cash
- Up to $550 if funds remain after other benefits and approved deductions
- Documented losses
- Ordinary losses up to $1,000; extraordinary losses and qualifying time up to $5,000; reductions may apply
- Gross settlement fund
- $950,000
- Case
- Ryan, et al. v. Peco Foods Inc., No. 63-CV-2025-900067
Official settlement administrator: Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Evidence for key facts
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Who qualifiesChecked
all individual U.S. residents whose PII was accessed and/or acquired in the Data Breach that is the subject of the Notice of Data Breach that Defendant sent to Plaintiffs and Settlement Class Members on or around July 24, 2024.
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all individuals residing in the United States whose PII was compromised in the Data Breach discovered by Peco Foods Inc. in December 2023, including all those individuals who received notice of the breach.
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“United States” as used in this Settlement Agreement includes the District of Columbia and all territories of the United States.
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A $950,000.00 (“Settlement Fund”) settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Peco Foods Inc.
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All Settlement Class Members may submit a claim for Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses up to $1,000.00 per individual.
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In addition to submitting a claim for Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses, Settlement Class Members who believe they have suffered identity theft, fraud, or other extraordinary losses may submit a claim for Extraordinary Losses and Attested Time up to $5,000.00 per individual.
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Settlement Class Members with valid, documented Extraordinary Losses may also submit a claim for up to 10 hours of time spent remedying issues related to the Data Breach at a rate of $40.00 per hour
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Reimbursement for Attested Time is included in the total of up to $5,000.00 per person for Extraordinary Losses.
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All Settlement Class Members with an approved claim will receive the Residual Cash Payment, if funds are available.
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Settlement Class Members may elect to receive a cash payment, which may be up to $550.00 on a claims-made basis.
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approved Claims for Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses and approved Claims for Extraordinary Losses and Attested Time will be decreased pro rata to consume the remaining amount of the Settlement Fund.
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All Class Members are eligible to receive three (3) years of Credit Monitoring Services
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You must submit documentation, such as receipts, to verify the costs you incurred.
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self-prepared documents by themselves are not sufficient to file a valid claim.
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I swear and affirm that the information provided in this Claim Form, and any supporting documentation provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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The Claim Form shall require a sworn signature or electronic verification under penalty of perjury but shall not require a notarization.
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The deadline to submit a Claim Form online or by email is November 9, 2026. If you are mailing your Claim Form, it must be mailed with a postmark date no later than November 9, 2026.
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Payments to Class Members will be made if the Court approves the Settlement and after any possible appeals are resolved.
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The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on December 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CT to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
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the Settlement Class Member made reasonable efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement for, including but not limited to exhaustion of all available credit monitoring assistance and identity theft insurance.
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THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM IS November 9, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM Central.
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Enter your Settlement Claim ID to submit a claim.
Official online claim formClaim entry; required Settlement Claim ID field and Help Me Locate My Settlement Claim ID button
Who qualifies
- You are an individual U.S. resident whose personal information was accessed or acquired in the Peco data breach described in notices sent around July 24, 2024. The agreement includes the District of Columbia and U.S. territories in “United States.”
- A Peco breach notice helps identify affected people. The claim form includes people who received notice but does not make having a notice letter the sole test. If you are unsure, ask the administrator to confirm your membership.
- Excluded are the presiding judge, court staff and the judge’s immediate family; Peco officers, directors, members and shareholders; valid timely opt-outs and their successors and assigns; and people convicted of, or pleading no contest to, specified criminal involvement in the breach.
- You must submit a valid claim for each benefit you request. Loss reimbursement requires qualifying actual unreimbursed losses connected to the breach and supporting documentation.
How to file a claim
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Check your eligibility
Review your Peco breach notice and the class definition. For help, contact the administrator at 1-855-557-9411 or info@PecoFoodsDataSettlement.com. The paper form asks for your Claim ID if known. The online form requires your Settlement Claim ID and offers help locating it.
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Select the benefits you qualify for
You may select more than one benefit: ordinary losses, extraordinary losses with qualifying attested time, residual cash and credit monitoring. Select credit monitoring on the form if you want that service.
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Provide documentation and sign
Provide your name, mailing address, email and phone number. Attach supporting records for claimed losses; self-prepared records alone are insufficient. For qualifying time, describe the actions taken and time spent. Sign and date the claim certification.
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Submit by November 9
Submit online by November 9, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Central Time, or mail the completed form to Peco Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 1828, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, postmarked by November 9. The paper form also mentions email submission; contact the administrator for instructions before using that method.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the residual cash payment?
It is capped at $550 and is payable only if funds remain. The amount depends on approved claims and funds left after credit monitoring, loss reimbursements, administration, approved attorneys’ fees and costs, and service awards. It may be lower than $550, and no payment amount is guaranteed.
Can I claim both ordinary and extraordinary losses?
Yes, if you meet each category’s requirements. Ordinary unreimbursed losses incurred from December 4, 2023 through the claim deadline are capped at $1,000. Extraordinary losses fairly traceable to the breach are capped at $5,000 and must not be reimbursable as ordinary losses. For identity theft or fraud, the agreement requires losses on or after December 4, 2023 involving the same type of personal information provided to Peco. The notice also calls for reasonable efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement for extraordinary losses, including available credit monitoring assistance and identity theft insurance. Approved reimbursements may be reduced proportionately if the available fund is insufficient.
Can I claim time spent dealing with the breach?
Only class members with valid documented extraordinary losses may claim up to 10 hours at $40 per hour. Provide an attestation and a brief description of the actions and time spent. This time payment is included within the $5,000 extraordinary-loss limit, not added on top.
What proof do I need?
Loss claims require supporting records such as receipts, plus an attestation that the claimed losses are actual and unreimbursed. Self-prepared records can explain other evidence but are insufficient alone. Residual cash and credit monitoring do not require proof of a monetary loss, but you still must be a class member and complete a valid signed claim. The administrator may ask for more information. Notarization is not required.
Do I receive credit monitoring automatically?
No. Select credit monitoring on the claim form to request three years of monitoring at all three credit bureaus. The notice says its duration may be reduced if monitoring costs alone would exhaust the net fund.
When will I receive benefits?
Benefits depend on final approval and resolution of any appeals. The hearing is scheduled for December 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. Central Time; check the official website for changes. No guaranteed payment date is stated.
Can I still opt out or object?
The notice lists October 12, 2026 for opting out or objecting; that date has passed. Those procedures are separate from the November 9 claim deadline.
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