Mizuno USA Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Current and former employees who received a notice from Mizuno USA Inc. informing you that their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach discovered in November 2024, may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Mizuno USA Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit concerning allegations that it failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information during a cybersecurity incident. The data breach compromised names, Social Security numbers, driver's license information, passport numbers and financial account information belonging to approximately 1,200 people.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals who received a mailed notice from Mizuno USA around January 2025, stating that their personal information was potentially compromised in the data breach discovered in November 2024.

How much can class members get?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Ordinary losses and lost time: Class members can claim up to $475 in ordinary losses and lost time related to the data breach. Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time related to the data breach, up to a combined maximum of $475 per person.
• Ordinary losses may include: bank or credit card fees, fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or identity theft insurance purchased as a result of the breach and postage for communication with financial institutions.
• Up to four hours of time loss dealing with the data breach can be claimed at $15 per hour, for a maximum of $60.

• Extraordinary losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses that occurred due to identity theft or fraud related to the data breach. This includes professional fees, unreimbursed bank or card fees, overdraft charges, late fees and interest on payday loans due to card cancellations. Losses must have occurred between Aug. 21, 2024 and March 23, 2026 and not already covered by other insurance.
• Alternative cash payment: Class members that do not submit a claim for ordinary losses, lost time or extraordinary losses can submit to receive a $50 alternative cash payment.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive 24 months of one-bureau credit monitoring, which includes least $1 million in fraud protection

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Mizuno Data Incident c/o Atticus Administration PO Box 64053 St. Paul, MN 55164

The claim deadline is June 15, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Notice ID from settlement notice required to submit a claim online or by mail.
• Ordinary and extraordinary losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include such as receipts, bank or credit card statements showing fees or fraudulent charges, police report and other proof of identity theft and fraud.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual prepaid e-Mastercard
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to one-third of the settlement fund
• Service award to the named plaintiff: $2,500
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Cash payments to claimants: Total of approved claims

Important dates

• Exclusion deadline: May 15, 2026
• Final fairness hearing: June 4, 2026
• Claim submission deadline: June 15, 2026

When is the Mizuno USA data breach settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to approved claimants 75 days after the court grants final approval or within 30 days of claim approval, whichever is later.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit was filed after Mizuno USA Inc. discovered a cybersecurity incident in November 2024 that may have resulted in unauthorized access to files containing sensitive personal information. Plaintiffs alleged that Mizuno failed to adequately protect this information.

Mizuno USA denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official class notice
2. Settlement website
3. Claim form