GameStop Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Consumers who made an online purchase from the popular retail video game store GameStop may be able to participate in a data breach class action settlement.

The GameStop data breach class action settlement ends claims that consumers’ financial information was compromised in a hack that hit the popular gaming store from August 2016 until February 2017.

The plaintiffs alleged that GameStop did not adequately protect financial information submitted by consumers during online purchases.

GameStop notified affected consumers about the breach allegedly affecting 1.3 million credit and debit card numbers in June 2017, according to the GameStop class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the GameStop data breach class action settlement, the gaming company will pay Class Members up to $10,000 for out-of-pocket losses from the data breach.

Class Members can also claim up to $235 for expenses related to reversing fraudulent charges associated with the breach, including bank fees and long distance phone calls.

The GameStop class action settlement stipulates that Class Members must have made reasonable efforts to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft, such as signing up for a credit monitoring service.

The company admits no liability under the terms of the GameStop data breach class action settlement and the parties agreed, according to court documents, that settling the allegations would be in their best interests to avoid the expense, time, and unpredictability of continued litigation.

Class Members who wish to object to or exclude themselves from the GameStop data breach class action settlement must do so before Dec. 13, 2018.

The final hearing is scheduled for Dec. 19, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include those “who used a credit, debit or other payment card to make (or attempt to make) a purchase on www.gamestop.com between August 10, 2016 and February 9, 2017.”

Potential Award

Up to $10,000 for out-of-pocket expenses that were linked to the data breach, such as fraudulent credit card charges.

Up to $235 for out-of-pocket expenses Class Members incurred to reverse fraudulent charges, such as bank fees.

Proof of Purchase

Supporting documentation of the expenses or out-of-pocket charges incurred must be submitted with the Claim Form.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/13/2018

Case Name

Crystal Bray, et al. v. GameStop Corp., Case No. 1:17-cv-01365, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Final Hearing

12/19/2018

UPDATE: The GameStop Data Breach Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 19, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On January 15, 2019, a notice of appeal to the GameStop Data Breach Class Action Settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

UPDATE 3: On February 12, 2019, the appeal to the GameStop Data Breach Class Action Settlement was dismissed.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.BraySecurityBreachSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Bray, et al v. GameStop Corporation
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 8268
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8268
(844) 245-3771

Class Counsel

CHIMICLES & TIKELLIS LLP

ABINGTON COLE + ELLERY

Defense Counsel

BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP

BALLARD SPAHR