If you received a notice from Alpha Baking Co. saying your personal information may have been exposed in a January 2025 data breach, you could qualify for cash compensation and free credit monitoring from a class action settlement.
Alpha Baking Co. agreed to pay $1.05 million to settle claims that a cyberattack exposed sensitive personal information. The company denies wrongdoing, but affected consumers can now file claims for benefits.
What happened?
The lawsuit alleges Alpha Baking Co. failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information during a targeted cyberattack that occurred in January 2025.
According to the case, the breach may have exposed information including:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account information
- Protected health information
Plaintiffs claim the company should have implemented stronger cybersecurity protections to prevent unauthorized access to consumer data.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify if:
- You are a living individual
- You received a notice from Alpha Baking Co. stating your private information was impacted in the January 2025 data incident
If you received a settlement notice with a Unique ID and PIN, you are likely included in the settlement class.
How much money can you get?
Eligible class members can choose from different benefit options depending on their situation.
Cash Payment A — Documented Losses
You may receive up to $4,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the data breach.
Covered expenses may include:
- Identity theft or fraud losses
- Credit monitoring expenses
- Credit freeze or unfreeze fees
- Costs to replace identification documents
- Postage or mailing expenses related to the breach
The losses must:
- Have occurred between January 23, 2025 and June 22, 2026
- Be traceable to the data incident
- Not already be reimbursed by another source
Cash Payment B — Alternate Cash Payment
If you do not have documented losses, you can instead choose a one-time $75 cash payment.
No documentation is required for this option.
Free Credit Monitoring
All class members can also enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which includes:
- One-bureau monitoring
- Monitoring for fraud and unauthorized transactions
- Access to fraud resolution agents
- $1 million in financial fraud insurance
Your options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Receive cash payment and/or credit monitoring | June 22, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep your right to sue separately | June 22, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive no cash payment or benefits | No action required |
How to file a claim?
Class members can file online or by mail. To submit an online claim, you’ll need the Unique ID and PIN included in your settlement notice.
Mail Your Claim Form To
Alpha Baking Data Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
What You’ll Need
- Your Unique ID and PIN
- Documentation if claiming reimbursement for losses (such as receipts, statements, or invoices)
You can also submit your claim online.
