$3.18M Pawn America data breach class action settlement

Pawn America has agreed to a $3.185 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2021 data breach that compromised consumer information.

The Pawn America settlement benefits individuals whose information was compromised in the Pawn America data breach in September 2021.

Pawn America is a Minnesota-based pawn shop chain that offers loans and purchases for a variety of items. In September 2021, Pawn America was the victim of a data breach that compromised sensitive consumer information.

According to a class action lawsuit against Pawn America, the pawn shop could have prevented the data breach with reasonable cybersecurity measures. The Pawn America data breach could have been prevented if Pawn America had “implemented reasonable cybersecurity protocols and practices,” the data breach class action lawsuit contends.

Pawn America has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $3.185 million to resolve the allegations in this class action settlement.

Under the terms of the Pawn America settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the type of claim they submit.

Class members can receive up to $5,000 for documented losses resulting from the Pawn America data breach. These losses can include fraudulent charges, identity theft, professional fees, credit expenses and more. Documentation such as receipts and account statements must be provided with these claims.

All class members can receive a classwide cash payment, which is initially valued at $30. No documentation is required for these payments.

California class members can receive an additional cash payment, which is initially valued at $50. No documentation is required for these payments.

Payments may be adjusted proportionally depending on the number of valid claims filed with the settlement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 5, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Pawn America settlement is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2026.

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by July 6, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

This settlement benefits individuals who were living in the United States at the time of the September 2021 data breach and whose personal information was potentially compromised as a result of the data breach, including those who received a data breach notification from Pawn America.

Potential Award

Up to $5,000 in documented expenses, or a $30 payout and $50 for California residents

Proof of Purchase

Notification of the Data Incident from Pawn America

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

07/06/2026

Case Name

In re: Pawn America Consumer Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 21-cv-02554-PJS-DTS, in the United States District Court District Of Minnesota

Final Hearing

09/09/2026

Settlement Website

PawnAmericaSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Pawn America Data Breach Litigation
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132
[email protected]
888-266-7074

Class Counsel

Bryan L. Bleichner
CHESTNUT CAMBRONNE P.A.

Nathan D. Prosser
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC

Defense Counsel

Thomas W. Hayde
Shawn Tuma
SPENCER FANE LLP