The information contained on this web page is only a summary of information presented in more detail in the Long-Form Settlement Notice.
The class action lawsuit concerns a data security incident that occurred in or around March 2023 (the “Security Incident”) involving Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Defendant”) in which an unauthorized third party may have gained access to Defendant’s files containing sensitive personal information, including full names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers (“Personal Information”). The defendant denies any wrongdoing and denies that it has any liability, but has agreed to settle the lawsuit on a class-wide basis.
If you are a Settlement Class Member, your options are:
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Submit a Claim Form |
Submitted or postmarked on or before April 10, 2026 The only way to receive payment. Claim Forms must be submitted or postmarked on or Before April 10, 2026. You can file a claim by clicking HERE. |
Submitted or postmarked on or before April 10, 2026 |
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Exclude Yourself By Opting Out of the Class |
Submitted or Postmarked on or Before March 23, 2026 Receive no payment. This is the only option that allows you to keep your right to bring any other lawsuit against Defendant for the same claims if you are a Settlement Class Member. |
Submitted or Postmarked on or Before March 23, 2026 |
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Object to the Settlement and/or Attend the Final Approval Hearing |
Received on or Before March 23, 2026 You can write to the Court about why you agree or disagree with the Settlement. The Court cannot order a different Settlement. You can also ask to speak to the Court at the Final Approval Hearing on April 20, 2026, about the fairness of the Settlement, with or without your own attorney. |
Received on or Before March 23, 2026 |
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Do Nothing |
Receive no payment. Give up rights if you are a Settlement Class Member. |
❖ Documented Loss Payment: Reimbursement for documented losses up to $5,000.00 per person, with supporting documentation and reimbursement;
❖ Pro Rata Cash Payment: A Settlement Class Member may elect to receive an alternative cash payment, estimated to be approximately $100.00; and
❖ California Statutory Cash Payment: A Settlement Class Member who resides in California may also receive an additional cash payment, estimated to be approximately $125.00.
❖ These Cash Payments will be increased or decreased pro rata depending on the amount remaining in the Settlement Fund after allocation of the Settlement Fund for reimbursement of documented expenses and/or losses, Service Awards, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and Notice and Administrative Expenses.
❖ Credit Monitoring: A Settlement Class Member may also elect to submit a claim for two years of Credit Monitoring, including (i) real time monitoring by all three credit bureaus, (ii) dark web scanning with immediate notifications, (iii) public records monitoring, (iv) identity theft insurance, and (v) access to fraud resolution agents to assist in the event of actual fraud or identity theft.
This website provides a summary of your rights and options. Your rights and options, along with the deadlines to exercise them, as well as the terms of the proposed Settlement, are explained further in the Notice.