Circle K breach settlement could provide cash, reimbursements and credit monitoring

People who received notices tied to a May 2024 cyberattack on Gas Express LLC systems may qualify for a class action settlement with cash payments, loss reimbursements and free credit monitoring.

Customers linked to Circle K who were told their personal information may have been exposed in a May 2024 cyberattack could qualify for benefits under a newly announced class action settlement.

The settlement covers U.S. customers who received notice that their information was affected. According to the source material, possible benefits include a flat cash payment, reimbursement for financial losses and free credit monitoring.

The alleged exposure may have involved names, Social Security numbers and other identifying details. The settlement also gives affected customers a way to seek compensation without having to prove financial harm for the smaller flat payment, while larger loss claims require documentation, according to the source text.

The case stems from a cyberattack that targeted systems operated by Gas Express LLC, which runs Circle K locations. The legal claims alleged inadequate data protection and a failure to prevent unauthorized access, the source says.

Circle K denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid continued litigation, according to the source material. The settlement received preliminary approval.

Claim forms must be submitted by Sept. 3. The same deadline applies to opt-out and objection requests. Claims may be filed online or by mail through the official settlement website using a claim ID and PIN from the notice letter, the source says.

A final approval hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18. Payments would be distributed after the court gives final approval and any appeals are resolved, according to the source material.

Sources

• Newsweek

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