$2.5M Panera data breach class action settlement

Panera has agreed to a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to protect consumer data from a 2024 data breach.

The Panera data breach class action settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notice from Panera informing them that their private information may have been compromised in a data breach on March 23, 2024.

The Panera data breach class action lawsuit claims Panera failed to protect consumer data from a data breach in March 2024. The breach allegedly compromised sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers.

Panera, a nationwide bakery and cafe chain, has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve the class action allegations.

Under the terms of the Panera settlement, class members can receive up to $500 for ordinary out-of-pocket expenses, such as credit monitoring, credit report fees and communication expenses.

Class members who experienced extraordinary losses as a result of the Panera data breach can receive up to $6,500 in reimbursement. This includes unreimbursed fraudulent charges, identity theft damages, fraudulent tax returns and up to 10 hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour.

California class members can receive an additional $100 statutory payment.

Any funds remaining in the settlement after payments are distributed will be used to make residual cash payments of up to $250. These payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on the number of claims filed.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 13, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Panera settlement is scheduled for Jan. 29, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 11, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Panera informing them that their personal information may have been compromised in a March 2024 data breach.

Potential Award

Up to $6,500 in documented losses, plus a $100 statutory payment for California residents.

Proof of Purchase

Documentation supporting the unreimbursed cost, loss or expenditure, such as bank statements, credit card statements and receipts.

Claim Form

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

11/11/2025

Case Name

In re: Panera Data Security Litigation, Case No. 4:24-cv-00847-HEA, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division

Final Hearing

01/29/2026

Settlement Website

PaneraSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

In re Panera Data Security Litigation
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-890-4542

Class Counsel

M. Anderson Berry
CLAYEO C. ARNOLD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Ryan D. Maxey
MAXEY LAW FIRM P.A.

Defense Counsel

Lisa M. Ghannoum
Daniel M. Kavouras
Andrew J. Thompson
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP