Claims are closed. The October 30, 2025 deadline has passed. The official website posts a final approval order following the November 20, 2025 hearing, but it does not announce a payment distribution date.
Claims are closed. The October 30, 2025 deadline has passed. The official website posts a final approval order following the November 20, 2025 hearing, but it does not announce a payment distribution date.
StatusPayments PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineOctober 30, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$4.25 millionDeductions are governed by court orders.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000Benefit rules varied by claim type.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned a January–February 2023 network incident that allegedly affected private information maintained by PurFoods. The defendant denied the allegations, liability, and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people in the United States who received notice that their private information was implicated in the PurFoods incident.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $5,000 for documented losses, choose a cash award, and request three years of credit monitoring and identity-theft insurance.
How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim through the official settlement website or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit selected. The filing window is now closed.
• Final approval: Order posted on the official website
• Claim deadline: October 30, 2025
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, expense, and other permitted amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.
Case Information
The case is Douglas, et al. v. PurFoods, LLC, Case No. 4:23-cv-00332-RGE-SBJ, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.