Refresco $650K Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Current and former employees who received notice in or around November 2023 that your personal information may have been compromised in a data breach involving Refresco Beverages US Inc., may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from allegations that the company failed to adequately safeguard sensitive personal information. The data breach, which occurred in March 2023, potentially exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, financial account numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance policy numbers and certain health information connected to workers’ compensation and ADA accommodations proceedings.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They received a notice letter in or around November 2023 from Refresco Beverages US Inc. notifying them that their private information was potentially compromised in the March 2023 data breach.
• Their name is on the list of individuals identified by Refresco as impacted by the incident.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Class members can claim one or more of the following:

• Out-of-pocket expenses: Claimants can submit to receive up to $500 for documented expenses reasonably traceable to the data breach. This may include unreimbursed bank fees, interest on short-term loans, postage, gasoline for local travel and costs for credit reports, credit freezes, or credit monitoring purchased after the incident.
• Attested time spent: Class members can also claim up to five hours of compensation for time spent dealing with issues related to the incident, at $20 per hour, for a maximum of $100.
• Documented extraordinary loss payment: Class members can submit to receive up to $5,000 for actual, documented, and unreimbursed monetary losses due to identity theft or fraud that are more likely than not caused by the data breach. Losses must have occurred between March 2023 and Dec. 4, 2025. Includes only losses or expenses not covered by other reimbursement categories.

How to claim a class action rebate

To claim a settlement payment, class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of Dec. 4, 2025. There are two ways to do this:

• File a claim online using the online claim form
• Download and print the PDF claim form, complete it, and mail it to the settlement administrator

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Refresco Data Breach Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required proof and claim information

• Notice ID and PIN from official settlement notice required to submit a claim online or by mail.
• Out-of-pocket expenses claims must include documentation such as receipts or bank and credit card statements showing the expense and its connection to the data breach.
• Extraordinary loss claims: must include proof such as police report, invoices for accountant or attorney services, proof of falsified tax returns or loan and other documentation showing fraudulent charges traceable to the incident.

Payout options

• Digital payment
• Check mailed to the address provided

$650,000 data breach settlement fund

The settlement fund of $650,000 will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to one-third of the fund, or approximately $216,666.67
• Attorneys' costs and expenses: Approximately $13,650.75
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Nov. 4, 2025
• Claim deadline: Dec. 4, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Dec. 16, 2025

When is the Refresco Beverages data breach settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to eligible claimants approximately 120 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement, or after claim processing is complete, whichever is later.

Why did this settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit was filed after an unauthorized party accessed Refresco Beverages US Inc.'s computer network in March 2023, potentially exposing sensitive personal information. The plaintiff alleged that Refresco failed to adequately protect this information.

Refresco denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official class notice
2. Official settlement website FAQ page
3. Claim form and instructions