Blackhawk Network data breach $985K class action settlement

Blackhawk Network agreed to a $985,000 class action lawsuit settlement to resolve litigation alleging that its negligent cybersecurity policies led to a data breach in 2022.

The settlement benefits individuals whose information was compromised in the Blackhawk data breach in October 2022 and/or those who received a breach notification from Blackhawk.

The Blackhawk Network class action settlement also benefits a subclass of class members from California.

According to the class action lawsuit, Blackhawk Network failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures that could have prevented an October 2022 data breach. This attack allegedly allowed third parties to steal information about certain prepaid cards managed through MyPrepaidCenter.com.

MyPrepaidCenter.com is a prepaid card platform operated by Blackhawk. 

Blackhawk hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $985,000 settlement to resolve the class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket losses related to the data breach. These losses must be documented with account statements, receipts, invoices, fraud reports and other proof.

California subclass members can receive an additional cash payment of $200.

Both loss reimbursement payments and California subclass payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis if the claims filed exceed the settlement fund. If any funds remain in the settlement after claims are paid, claimants may receive an additional, pro rata share of the residual funds. If the remaining funds are not enough to warrant a pro rata distribution, they will be donated to a charity.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 14, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Blackhawk Network data breach litigation settlement is scheduled for May 14, 2024.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by April 11, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals whose information was compromised in the Blackhawk data breach in October 2022 and/or those who received a data breach notification from Blackhawk.

Potential Award

$5,200

Proof of Purchase

Account statements, receipts, invoices, fraud reports and other proof of loss.

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

04/11/2024

Case Name

In re: Blackhawk Network Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 22-cv-07084, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

05/17/2024

Settlement Website

PrepaidCardDataBreachSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Blackhawk Network Data Breach
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA19103
866-557-1237

Class Counsel

Anderson Berry
Gregory Haroutunian
CLAYEO C ARNOLD PC

Terence R. Coates
Justin C Walker
Dylan J Gould
MARKOVITS STOCK & DEMARCO LLC

Marcus J Bradley
Kiley L Grombacher
Lirit A King
BRADLEY/GROMBACHER LLP

Scott Edward Cole
Laura Grace Van Note
COLE & VAN NOTE

Defense Counsel

Aravind Swaminathan
Caroline Simons
Rebecca Harlow
ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP