Americold Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Americold Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. and Americold Logistics, LLC agreed to pay $5.25 million to settle a class action over two cybersecurity incidents, one on November 16, 2020 and one on April 26, 2023, that affected personal information of current and former employees, job applicants, and others. Anyone in the United States who was notified by Americold that their information was impacted can claim reimbursement of up to $25,000 in documented losses and/or a pro rata Residual Cash Payment estimated at $200 for people notified of both incidents or $100 for people notified of one, plus three years of credit monitoring. A Class Member ID from your notice is required, and the claim deadline is October 22, 2026.
Settlement fund
$5.25M
Non-reversionary common fund
Top payout
Up to $25,000
Or est. $100 to $200 pro rata cash
Claim deadline
Oct 22, 2026
24 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Oct 22, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a person in the United States who was notified by Americold that your Private Information was impacted in the November 2020 and/or April 2023 Data Incidents.
- You have the Class Member ID printed on your notice. The online Claim Form requires it.
- The Residual Cash Payment requires no documentation. It is estimated at $200 if you were notified of both incidents and $100 if you were notified of one, and the final amount is pro rata.
- Excluded: Anyone who was not notified by Americold that their information was impacted in the Data Incidents.
- Excluded: Anyone who excluded themselves from the settlement by the September 22, 2026 deadline.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 930-0248, write to Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391, or visit AmericoldBracySettlement.com.
What happened
Americold is a temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company. The lawsuit concerns two separate cybersecurity incidents, one on November 16, 2020 and one on April 26, 2023, in which personal information held by Americold was compromised. The people affected are reported to be mainly current and former employees and job applicants, along with some people who received benefits through a family member's employment. The Court's February 2025 order describes the 2023 incident as a ransomware attack and lists exposed information including names, Social Security numbers, addresses, driver's license and state ID numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, health insurance information, and medical information.
Americold denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and delay of continued litigation. The $5,250,000 Settlement Fund pays court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, service awards, administration costs, and credit monitoring first, and the rest goes to class members who file valid claims.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if Americold notified you that your Private Information was impacted in the November 2020 Data Incident, the April 2023 Data Incident, or both. Find the Class Member ID on your notice, since the online Claim Form asks for it first. If you cannot find it, call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 930-0248.
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2. Choose your benefits
You can claim reimbursement of up to $25,000 for unreimbursed Documented Losses and/or a Residual Cash Payment. The Residual Cash Payment needs no documentation and is estimated at $200 if you were notified of both incidents or $100 if you were notified of one. It is paid pro rata from what remains of the fund, so the final amount may be higher or lower. You can also elect three years of Credit Monitoring. Documented Losses require proof such as receipts or bank statements.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at the official claim portal by October 22, 2026, or download a paper Claim Form and mail it, postmarked by October 22, 2026, to Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. Notice documents, the Settlement Agreement, and court filings are posted at AmericoldBracySettlement.com.
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4. Receive your benefits
Cash payments and credit monitoring enrollment are issued after the Court grants final approval at the October 6, 2026 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Sep 22, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Passed
- Oct 22, 2026 Claim filing deadline Soon
- Oct 6, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (2:00 p.m. ET, in person) Soon
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET in Courtroom 2108 of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta, Georgia. The deadline to exclude yourself or object was September 22, 2026 and has passed. The Court will also consider Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund ($1,837,500) plus expenses, and service awards of $3,000 for each Class Representative. The Court may move the hearing, so check AmericoldBracySettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
Americold will pay $5,250,000 into a Settlement Fund. Court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, service awards, notice and administration costs, and credit monitoring are paid first. Valid Documented Loss claims are then paid, and the remaining money is divided pro rata as Residual Cash Payments.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Residual Cash Payment amounts are estimates and will be adjusted pro rata based on the number of valid claims and the money remaining in the fund.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
You can claim reimbursement of up to $25,000 for unreimbursed Documented Losses and/or a Residual Cash Payment. The Residual Cash Payment is estimated at $200 if you were notified of both the 2020 and 2023 incidents, or $100 if you were notified of one. It is paid pro rata, so the final amount depends on how many valid claims are filed. You can also elect three years of Credit Monitoring.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
It depends on the benefit. The Residual Cash Payment requires no documentation. Documented Losses require proof of the out-of-pocket loss, such as receipts or bank statements. Every claim requires the Class Member ID from your notice.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The class is limited to people Americold notified that their information was impacted, and the online Claim Form requires the Class Member ID from that notice. If you believe you were notified but lost your notice or moved, contact Kroll Settlement Administration at (833) 930-0248 or P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391 well before the October 22, 2026 deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the settlement, you give up the right to sue or be part of any other lawsuit against Americold over the legal claims resolved by this settlement, whether or not you file a claim. The deadline to exclude yourself was September 22, 2026 and has passed.
When will payments be sent out?
Benefits are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the October 6, 2026 Final Approval Hearing and after any appeals are resolved. An appeal can add a year or more to that timeline.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Americold Realty Trust, Inc. and Americold Logistics, LLC, Kroll Settlement Administration LLC (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Gary M. Klinger of Milberg PLLC, John A. Yanchulis of Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group, MaryBeth V. Gibson of Gibson Consumer Law Group LLC, and Terence R. Coates of Markovits, Stock & DeMarco LLC. The case is Lamont Bracy, et al. v. Americold Logistics, LLC, Case No. 1:23-cv-05743-TWT, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division before the Honorable Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.. Class representatives are Lamont Bracy, Hakeem Lee, Timothy Clark, Michelle Bailey, Branden Turner, Brandice Turner, and Sean Sheffler. Americold denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.