Eureka Casino Hotel $1M Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals whom Eureka Casino Hotel notified of a data breach that compromised their personal information may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 and other benefits from a class action settlement.

Rancho Mesquite Casino Inc., dba Eureka Casino Hotel, agreed to pay $1 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to adequately protect customer data during a security incident that occurred between Nov. 9 and Nov. 13, 2022. The lawsuit claimed the breach exposed sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, financial account details, passport numbers and driver’s license or state-issued identification numbers.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They are an individual residing in the United States.
• The Eureka Casino Hotel data security incident that occurred between Nov. 9 and Nov. 13, 2022, compromised their private information.
• They received a notice from Eureka Casino Hotel about the data breach.

The compromised data potentially includes:

• Full names
• Social Security numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Passport numbers
• Driver’s license or state-issued identification numbers

How much can class members get?

The settlement provides several forms of compensation, depending on the class member's circumstances and losses:

• Out-of-pocket expense reimbursement: All class members who suffered a proven monetary loss as a result of the data breach and submit a valid claim can receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement. Eligible expenses include unreimbursed losses related to fraud or identity theft and costs for credit monitoring, postage, copying, travel, notary charges, phone/data charges, bank fees, accountant or attorney fees and other expenses directly related to the data incident. The settlement administrator may reduce payments on a pro rata basis if the total approved claims exceed the available settlement funds.
• California statutory cash payment: Class members who are California residents or resided in California at any time between Nov. 9, 2022 and May 11, 2026, can claim an additional $100 statutory payment. The settlement administrator may reduce payments on a pro rata basis if total claims exceed the settlement fund.
• Pro rata cash payment: The settlement administrator will distribute any remaining funds after all other payments equally among all class members who submit a valid claim and request this benefit.

How to claim a class action payment

Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete the PDF claim form.pdf) and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 11, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Eureka Data Security Incident Litigation Settlement Administrator, Attn: Claim Forms, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?

• To file an online claim, class members must provide the notice ID and confirmation code from the personalized notice they received in the mail or via email.
• To file a claim by mail, class members must provide either the notice ID or their Social Security number.
• To file an out-of-pocket expense claim, class members must provide documentation, such as receipts, bills or other third-party records, showing the data breach most likely caused the loss.
• To file a California statutory payment claim, class members must provide a sworn attestation of residency.
• To file a pro rata cash payment claim, class members need only select the appropriate option.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Check mailed to the address provided on the claim form

$1 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,000,000 settlement fund includes.

• Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $333,333.34
• Attorneys' costs and expenses: Up to $35,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,500 each ($10,000 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline for exclusion: April 9, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: May 11, 2026
• Fairness hearing: June 10, 2026

When is the Eureka Casino data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 30 days after claim approval or 60 days after the court grants final approval to the settlement, whichever is later.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Eureka Casino Hotel experienced a data breach in November 2022 during which unauthorized parties accessed and copied customers’ private information. The plaintiffs claimed Eureka failed to adequately protect this information.

By settling, both sides avoid the cost, risk and uncertainty of further litigation. Eureka denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ