A CLOTHING chain has confirmed payouts of up to $6,500 for customers affected by a data breach.
Francesca’s will hand out the money to settle claims it failed to protect shoppers in 2023.
Francesca’s customers have until November 10 to submit a valid claim form[/caption]
Francesca’s, a women’s clothing retailer with over 450 boutiques in 45 states across the country, announced in September 2023 that an unauthorized third party had accessed its network between January 12 and 31, 2023.
As a result, sensitive customer and employee data – including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license details and financial account information – was compromised, Top Class Actions reports.
The settlement covers individuals affected during that period.
Plaintiffs allege Francesca’s could have prevented the breach with stronger cybersecurity.
The retailer admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the claims.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $5,000 for extraordinary losses.
These losses must be documented and unreimbursed and must have taken place between January 12, 2023, and November 10, 2025.
Ordinary losses such as bank fees, communication charges or credit expenses qualify for up to $1,500, while up to five hours of lost time can be reimbursed at $25 an hour.
Those not filing losses can opt for a $50 cash payout.
Those who lived in California at the time of the data breach can pocket $75.
All affected customers are eligible for two years of free credit monitoring.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for November 13.
The deadline for submitting a valid claim form is November 10.
Proof of losses, whether in the form of bank statements, credit card statements, invoices or receipts, is required.
Meanwhile, shoppers have just weeks to claim up to $100 from a $7.5 million privacy settlement.
The money is being handed out by Zales to settle claims that it violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending unwanted text messages.
According to a class action lawsuit reported by Top Class Actions, the company violated the TCPA by sending unsolicited text messages to consumers whose numbers were on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Those affected received more than one text – despite not providing their phone number to Zales.
Texts promoting Zales products or services must have been received within a 12-month period for an individual to make a successful claim.
To receive a payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by October 27.
Francesca’s has over 450 boutiques in 45 states across the country[/caption]
