THOUSANDS of Americans must claim their cash as the window is closing fast.
A payout of up to $5,000 is on the table from a major $7.25million settlement, and claimants barely need to lift a finger to grab it.
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The deal comes after a massive data breach hit Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker and Reliable Networks.
Berry Dunn is an accounting and consulting firm and Reliable Networks is an IT service provider.
Plaintiffs in the case have claimed that the organizations failed to protect customers from the 2023 breach, sparking the $7.25million class action settlement.
And now the money is up for grabs.
The payout will benefit anyone whose private information was potentially accessed as a result of the data breach discovered on September 14, 2023.
Under the terms of the settlement class members who experienced documented losses as a result of the breach can receive up to $5,000.
While those who did not will receive a flat payment of $100.
The final approval hearing for the case is fast-approaching – scheduled for June 6.
But the date to remember is May 22 as this is the final day to submit a valid claim form.
Don’t wait until it’s too late this could be your only chance at a four-figure payout.
And only one document is needed to cash in.
This must show proof of losses and could include account statements, receipts, invoices, tax documents, IRS letters and credit reports.
If you try to cash in without qualifying that will be considered fraud and could harm others in the class.
Meanwhile, Amazon, Target, and Kroger shoppers may be eligible for part of a $22.5 million raw chicken settlement.
The payout applies to those who bought fresh or frozen raw chicken from Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride, or Foster Farms between 2009 and 2019.
The exact amount will depend on how much chicken they purchased and whether they have proof, such as receipts or purchase records.
Those who can show evidence of their evidence purchases may receive a larger share of the settlement.
However, claims can still be submitted without receipts, and payments will be made on a pro rata basis, meaning funds are divided based on how much each person qualifies to receive.
To benefit from the settlement, consumers must file a claim form by July 31, 2025.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.