Checkers Data Breach Class Action Settlement

UPDATE:

• Top Class Actions viewers reported this settlement paying out up to $4,000 as of late October 2021.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

Checkers and Rally’s customers may be able to benefit from a data breach class action settlement that provides four $5 vouchers or up to $5,000 in expense reimbursement.

The settlement benefits consumers who used a credit or debit card at certain Checkers and Rally’s restaurants between Dec. 17, 2015 and Oct. 12, 2019. Find the full list of affected restaurants and time periods here.

Plaintiffs in the Checkers and Rally’s class action lawsuit alleged that the restaurant mishandled a data breach which affected 100 restaurant locations around the country from 2015 to 2019. Allegedly, the breach went undetected for this time and compromised consumer payment information such as card numbers, verification codes, expiration dates, and more.

The plaintiffs claimed that Checkers and Rally’s restaurants should have been aware of the risk of data breach issues due to the increasing threat posed by hackers. However, the Checkers and Rally’s class action lawsuit alleged that, “despite all of this publicly available knowledge of the continued compromises of personal information in the hands of other third parties, such as national restaurant chains, [Checkers’] approach to maintaining the privacy of [customer information] was lackadaisical, cavalier, reckless, or at the very least, negligent.”

As a result of this alleged negligence, countless consumers like the plaintiffs reportedly had their information compromised – putting them at risk for theft and fraud.

Checkers and Rally’s have not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the claims against them with this class action settlement. The deal allows the restaurant to resolve the allegations while also providing secure relief to plaintiffs and Class Members. By settling the case, all involved parties don’t have to face the expenses and risks of further litigation.

Under the Checkers and Rally’s restaurant class action settlement, Class Members can collect reimbursement for data breach expenses or several restaurant vouchers.

Class Members are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses and lost time. Expenses may include bank fees, fraudulent charges, and more. Lost time could have been spent mitigating the effects of the data breach and is reimbursed at a rate of $20 per hour, up to 4 hours.

The settlement alternatively provides vouchers which can be redeemed at any Checkers and Rally’s restaurant. The vouchers are worth $5 each – with up to four vouchers available to each Class Member.

Class Members can chose either form of compensation from the settlement. In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Oct. 28, 2020. For reimbursement claims, documentation of expenses and lost time is required.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 28, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 8, 2020.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who used a credit or debit card at certain Checkers and Rally’s restaurants between Dec. 17, 2015 and Oct. 12, 2019. Find the full list of affected restaurants and time periods here.

Potential Award

Up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented expenses or four $5 vouchers.

Up to $5,000 in expense reimbursement is available for out-of-pocket expenses and lost time related to the data breach. Expenses may include bank fees, fraudulent charges, and more. Lost time could have been spent mitigating the effects of the data breach and is reimbursed at a rate of $20 per hour, up to 4 hours.

The settlement also provides vouchers which can be redeemed at any Checkers and Rally’s restaurant. The vouchers are worth $5 each – with up to four vouchers available to each Class Member.

Either reimbursement or vouchers can be chosen by Class Members.

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of out-of-pocket expenses and lost time.

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

10/28/2020

Case Name

In re: Checkers Data Security Breach Litigation, Case No. 8:19-cv-01386-VMC-CPT, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Final Hearing

12/8/2020

Settlement Website

www.CheckersDataBreachSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Checkers Data Breach Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@CheckersDataBreachSettlement.com
1-833-384-0111

Class Counsel

Tina Wolfson
Bradley K. King
AHDOOT & WOLFSON PC

Jean Sutton Martin
MORGAN & MORGAN

Abbas Kazerounian
Jason A. Ibey
KAZEROUNI LAW GROUP APC

Defense Counsel

John J. Delionado, Jr.
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP