UNITE HERE has agreed to a $6 million settlement in response to a class action lawsuit related to a data breach that occurred in 2023. The breach potentially exposed personal information, including names, social security numbers, and financial data, of individuals on or around October 20, 2023.
The lawsuit claims that UNITE HERE did not adhere to basic security protocols and failed to comply with Federal Trade Commission guidelines and industry standards. Additionally, it alleges violations of the New York Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Despite agreeing to the settlement, UNITE HERE has not admitted any wrongdoing.
Individuals affected by the breach are eligible for compensation through this settlement. They can receive cash payments and two years of free credit monitoring services. Those who incurred out-of-pocket expenses due to the breach may be reimbursed up to $5,000 upon providing proper documentation.
Key dates for those involved include an exclusion and objection deadline on April 11, 2025, a claim form submission deadline on April 28, 2025, and a final approval hearing scheduled for May 12, 2025.
The case is filed under “In re: UNITE HERE Data Security Incident Litigation,” Case No. 1:24-cv-01565-JSR in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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