Panera Bread $2.5M Data Breach Class Action Settlement – Claim Up to $7,350
How Much Can You Receive?
If you received a notice from Panera regarding the March 2024 data breach, you may be eligible for a cash payment of up to $7,350, depending on the type of loss you experienced and your residency.
Available Compensation:
Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses – Up to $500
(e.g. credit monitoring, notary fees, postage, mileage, etc.)Extraordinary Losses & Time Spent – Up to $6,500
(e.g. identity theft, fraud, false tax returns; plus up to 10 hours of your time at $25/hour)California Residents – Additional $100
(if you lived in California in March 2024)Residual Cash Payment – Up to $250
(for all approved claimants, if funds remain after other payments)
📉 If the total claims exceed the $2.5M fund, payments will be reduced proportionally.
About
Panera LLC agreed to a $2.5 million class action settlement to resolve a lawsuit over a March 2024 data breach that exposed the personal information of employees, customers, and contractors — including Social Security numbers.
The lawsuit alleges Panera failed to safeguard private data, violating privacy laws and causing harm to those affected. Claims include:
Negligence
Breach of implied contract
Invasion of privacy
Violations of California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Panera denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid continued litigation and the risk of trial.
How to File a Claim
You can submit a claim in two ways:
1. 🖥 Online:
Visit PaneraDataBreachSettlement.com and enter your Class Member ID (found on the notice you received via email or mail).
2. ✉️ By Mail:
Download, complete, and send the PDF form to:
In re Panera Data Security Litigation
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
Payout Methods:
💳 Electronic Transfer (online claims only)
✉️ Paper Check
Who Can File a Claim?
You’re eligible to file a claim if:
You reside in the United States,
You received a notice from Panera stating that your private information was compromised in the March 2024 breach
The breach primarily affected current and former employees, but also a small number of customers, contractors, and other individuals.
Documentation Requirements:
📩 Class Member ID (from your notice)
📎 Receipts, statements, or records for any claimed losses
🧾 Official documents only — self-written receipts are not accepted without supporting evidence
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Claim Compensation
If Panera notified you that your private information was exposed, don’t miss your opportunity to claim a cash payment up to $7,350.
🗓 Deadline to file: November 11, 2025
🧾 Documentation required for higher-value claims
💻 Fastest payout: submit online with electronic transfer selected