There’s just a few days before the deadline to file a claim in Krispy Kreme’s $1.6 million settlement, which stems from a class-action lawsuit that alleges the doughnut chain failed to prevent a data breach in November 2024.
The lawsuit alleges private information, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and financial account access information, was leaked. Krispy Kreme, which denies any wrongdoing or liability, says on Nov. 29, 2024, it detected suspicious activity on its computer systems. It confirmed that cybercriminals accessed and stole personal information from 161,676 former and current employees, according to the settlement agreement.
You are included in the class if you are an individual residing in the United States and were sent a notice of the data breach indicating your private information may have been impacted, according to the Krispy Kreme settlement website.
When Is the Deadline to File a Claim?
Monday, June 22, is the deadline to be eligible for a payout, so claims must be submitted or postmarked by then.
What Eligible Consumers Can Receive
All class members can receive a $75 cash payment, according to the settlement website. The outlay could change depending on the number of claims filed.
Class members with documented losses can get up to $3,500 for reimbursement for fraud, identity theft and other losses. Proof must be included on the claim form, including receipts, emails or phone records.
Class members who do not submit a claim will still receive access to one year of credit monitoring. According to the settlement website, class members should have received an activation code on their postcard notice.
How to Submit a Claim Form
Class members can submit a claim on the settlement website or mail it to the settlement administrator at the address on the claim form. Claim forms are also available by calling 877-239-1879.
Consumers with questions or want additional information can visit the settlement website’s FAQ page.
Krispy Kreme recorded an estimated $5.0 million in operational inefficiencies related to “the 2024 Cybersecurity Incident,” according to its first quarter 2025 earnings report, with $4.4 million in costs spent on remediation efforts including “fees for cybersecurity experts and other advisors.”
-1024x683.jpg "Strait Outta Hormuz: Getting the Iran Oil Story Straight")
