Red Coats Inc. Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals who received a notice stating the May 2025 Red Coats Inc. data breach may have compromised their private information could be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Red Coats Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit claiming they experienced a targeted cyberattack in May 2025.

Who can file a claim?

Class members are individuals who received a written notification from Red Coats Inc. informing them the May 2025 data incident compromised their private information.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following options:

• Reimbursement for ordinary out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $2,000 for documented expenses directly related to the data breach. This includes costs for credit reports, credit monitoring, freezing or unfreezing credit, replacing IDs or postage for contacting banks. These expenses must have occurred between May 26, 2025, and Jan. 7, 2027.
• Reimbursement for extraordinary out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $3,000 for monetary losses due to identity theft or fraud. These losses must also have occurred between May 26, 2025, and Jan. 7, 2027.
• Reimbursement for attested time: Class members can claim $25 per hour for up to four hours (maximum $100) for time spent responding to the data incident. This includes changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity or researching the incident.
• Credit monitoring and identity theft protection: Class members can submit a claim to receive one free year of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which includes $1 million in financial fraud insurance and monitoring for identity theft, unauthorized transactions and high-risk activities.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online using the unique login ID and PIN provided in the settlement notice or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Red Coats Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

The claim deadline is Jan. 7, 2027

Is proof/documentation required to submit a claim?

Yes, documentation is required for certain types of claims:

• To submit a claim online, class members must provide the LoginID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
• To submit an out-of-pocket losses claim, class members must provide supporting documentation, which may include bank statements, receipts or other records showing the expenses or losses incurred.
• To submit a claim for attested time, class members must submit a brief written description of the time spent on response activities.

Payout options

• Zelle
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Virtual prepaid card
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $200,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $1,500 each
• Credit monitoring services: Total determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Dec. 8, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Jan. 4, 2027
• Claim deadline: Jan. 7, 2027

When is the Red Coats Inc. data incident settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after it completes claim processing and the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit alleges a targeted cyberattack in May 2025 compromised sensitive personal information. The complaint claimed Red Coats failed to adequately protect this data.

Red Coats denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and expenses of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. PDF claim form
3. Settlement website FAQ page