Jack’s Family Restaurants Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
Jack’s Family Restaurants Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Current and former employees who received a notice stating a 2025 data breach involving Jack’s Family Restaurants LP compromised their private information may be eligible to claim up to $4,080 from a class action settlement.

Jack’s Family Restaurants agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information during a targeted cyberattack between July 24, 2025, and Aug. 10, 2025. The data breach potentially exposed names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers and bank account details for direct deposit of wages.

Who can file a claim?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose private information the July 24, 2025, to Aug. 10, 2025, data breach at Jack’s Family Restaurants potentially exposed and who received notice of the data incident.

How much can class members receive?

Class members have the following benefit options:

  • Documented losses: Class members who incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the data incident can claim reimbursement for up to $4,000. Covered expenses include unreimbursed bank or credit card charges, costs to replace identification, credit report fees, credit monitoring costs or costs for identity theft protection purchased because of the breach.
  • Reimbursement for lost time: Class members who spent time responding to issues the data breach caused, such as by investigating suspicious activity or researching the breach, can claim $20 per hour for up to four hours (maximum $80).
  • Alternate cash payment: Class members who do not wish to claim documented losses or lost time can opt for a flat $55 cash payment.
  • Credit monitoring services: All class members are eligible for three years of identity theft protection and credit monitoring. This includes real-time credit file monitoring, dark web scanning, public record monitoring, identity restoration services and $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance with no deductible.

How to claim a Jack's Family Restaurants payout

To receive a settlement payment, class members can submit the online claim form or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail or email it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Jack’s Family Restaurants LP Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Settlement administrator's email address: info@JacksDataBreachSettlement.com

The claim deadline is Nov. 30, 2026.

Required proof or documentation

  • To submit an online claim, class members must provide the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
  • To submit a documented losses claim, class members must provide third-party documentation, such as receipts or other records, showing the data incident caused the expenses. Self-prepared documents alone are not sufficient.
  • To submit a lost time claim, class members must describe their activities but do not need to provide receipts.
  • No documentation is required to claim an alternate cash payment or credit monitoring.

Payout options

  • Zelle
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Physical check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund includes:

  • Settlement administrator's fees: Amount not specified
  • Attorneys’ fees: Up to $351,000
  • Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each ($15,000 total)
  • Credit monitoring: Cost determined by the number of claims filed
  • Payments to approved class members: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

  • Deadline to opt out: Nov. 13, 2026
  • Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 30, 2026
  • Final approval hearing: Dec. 15, 2026

When is the Jack’s Family Restaurants data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments to eligible class members once the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Jack's Family Restaurants failed to adequately protect private information during a targeted cyberattack between July 24, 2025, and Aug. 10, 2025. The breach allowed unauthorized access to files containing sensitive personal information.

The company denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation.

Sources

  1. Claim form
  2. Class notice
  3. Settlement agreement
  4. Settlement website FAQ page
Settlement Open for Claims
Award:
Up to $4,080 plus credit monitoring
Deadline:
November 30, 2026
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