If you received a notice about the Panda Restaurant Group data breach, you may be eligible for money and free credit monitoring. Here’s what you need to know — and how to act before the deadline. ⏳
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. has agreed to pay $2.45 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a March 2023 data security incident that may have exposed sensitive personal information, including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit alleges that in or around March 2023, an unauthorized third party may have accessed files containing sensitive personal information.
Plaintiffs claimed:
Negligence
Breach of implied contract
Unjust enrichment
Breach of fiduciary duty
Panda Restaurant Group denies these claims but agreed to a class-wide settlement.
The incident impacted approximately 240,295 individuals.
Who Qualifies?
You may be included if:
You reside in the United States, and
Your personal information was accessed or potentially accessed in connection with the March 2023 incident, and/or
You received a notice letter about the data breach.
This includes current or former employees and other affected individuals.
How Much Can You Get?
Eligible class members can choose from the following benefits:
1. Documented Loss Payment
Up to $5,000 per person for documented, unreimbursed losses related to the data breach.
Covered expenses may include:
Credit monitoring costs
Bank fees or late fees
Unauthorized charges
Identity theft losses
Documentation is required.
2. Alternative Cash Payment
Estimated at $100 (no documented losses required).
Final amount may increase or decrease depending on:
Number of claims filed
Attorneys’ fees and costs
Administrative expenses
3. California Additional Payment
California residents may receive an additional estimated $125.
4. Credit Monitoring
All class members may elect two years of three-bureau credit monitoring, including:
Real-time monitoring
Dark web scanning
Public records monitoring
Identity theft insurance
Fraud resolution support
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | The only way to receive payment or credit monitoring | April 10, 2026 |
| Opt Out | Get no payment, keep your right to sue separately | March 23, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court why you agree/disagree | March 23, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | No payment and give up rights | — |
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for April 20, 2026.
How to File a Claim?
To receive benefits, you must submit a claim by April 10, 2026.
You can:
File online
Mail a completed claim form to:
PRG Breach Settlement
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
P.O. Box 173073
Milwaukee, WI 53217
You will need:
The Unique ID and PIN from your notice
Documentation (if claiming losses up to $5,000)
Payment options:
Digital payment
Paper check
Payments will be issued after final court approval and the completion of claim processing.
If your information may have been exposed, this settlement offers compensation and added protection. But you must act before April 10, 2026.
