Pallet Logistics of America $635K Data Breach Settlement

Current and former employees who received a notice that their personal information was potentially compromised in the September 2024 Pallet Logistics of America LLC data breach may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000, plus additional cash payments and benefits, from a class action settlement.

Pallet Logistics of America LLC agreed to pay $635,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit filed after a data security incident in which an unauthorized third party may have accessed sensitive employee information, including names, Social Security numbers and driver’s license or state identification card numbers.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They resided in the United States at the time of the incident.
• Their personal information was accessed or potentially accessed in connection with the September 2024 security incident involving Pallet Logistics of America LLC.
• They received a notification letter from or on behalf of Pallet Logistics of America LLC regarding the data security incident.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Class members can submit for one or more of these benefits:

• Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses: Class members can submit for up to $5,000 in unreimbursed expenses reasonably traceable to the security incident. Eligible expenses include costs for credit monitoring, credit reports, late fees, overdraft fees, card replacement fees, unauthorized charges not reimbursed, costs for credit freezes and other related expenses.
• Estimated $50 cash payment: After all other claims and administrative and attorneys' fees are paid, remaining settlement funds will be issued to claimants that submit for a cash payment. The final payment amount will be determined by the number of claims filed.
• Two years of credit monitoring: Class members can submit to receive two years of one-bureau credit monitoring, including up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Additional estimated $50 cash payment for California residents: Class members who lived in California at the time of the incident may submit to receive an additional cash payment. The final payment amount will be determined by the number of claims are filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement benefit, class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of Oct. 16, 2025. Claims can be filed online or by printing and mailing the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator.

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

Required proof and information

• Claimant ID from official settlement notice, last name and phone number required to submit a claim online or by mail.
• Out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, including receipts, bank or credit card statements, police report, invoices for services and other proof of fraudulent and unreimbursed charges

Payout options

• Paper check mailed to address provided
• Zelle
• PayPal
• Venmo
• ACH
• Prepaid Mastercard

$635,000 data breach settlement fund

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $211,666.66
• Attorneys’ expenses: Not to exceed $20,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $3,000 each ($9,000 total)
• Credit monitoring services: Cost determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Request for exclusion deadline: Sept. 16, 2025
• Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 16, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 28, 2025

When is the Pallet Logistics of America settlement payout date?

Payments will issued to class members with valid claims approximately 90 days after the court grants approval of the settlement.

Why is there a data breach class action lawsuit and settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Pallet Logistics of America LLC failed to protect employee data, resulting in a cybersecurity incident in September 2024. The plaintiffs claimed the company was responsible for negligence, invasion of privacy, breach of contract and other related claims.

PLA denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continuing litigation.

Sources

1. Official settlement website: long form notice
2. Official settlement website: frequently asked questions
3. Official settlement website: important dates