If your Private Information was potentially involved in a Data Incident that took place at United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local No. 7 on or around December 11, 2024, you may be entitled to Settlement Benefits from a class action settlement.
What is this Lawsuit about?
A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local No. 7 ("Defendant") relating to the incident discovered on or around December 11, 2024 (the "Data Incident"). Defendant determined that certain files may have been accessed without authorization, and, on or around September 22, 2025, sent out notices to potentially impacted individuals. The Action alleges that Defendant was negligent or otherwise responsible for failing to prevent the Data Incident from occurring. Defendant denies all allegations. The Parties have reached a Settlement to resolve the claims brought in the Action and to provide relief to Settlement Class Members.
How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?
You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information may have been impacted as a result of the Data Incident that took place on or around December 11, 2024.
What does the Settlement provide?
Under the Settlement, Defendant has agreed to pay, or cause to be paid, for the following: (a) Cash Payments for Documented Losses of up to $3,000.00; (b) Cash Payments for Lost Time for dealing with the Data Incident (up to three (3) hours at $25.00 per hour); (c) two years of Credit Monitoring; (d) Alternative Cash Payment of $50.00 in lieu of Cash Payments for Lost Time and Documented Losses; (e) Settlement Administration Costs; and (f) Court-awarded Attorneys' Fees and Costs, and Service Awards.
YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| DO NOTHING | You will not receive any Settlement benefits. You will remain a member of the Settlement Class, be bound by the Settlement if it is approved by the Court and give up the right to sue Defendant over the claims resolved by the Settlement. |
| SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY DECEMBER 14, 2026 | The only way to receive Settlement benefits. |
| EXCLUDE YOURSELF BY DECEMBER 14, 2026 | If you ask to be excluded, you will not be able to enroll in credit monitoring or receive a cash payment, but you may be able to file your own lawsuit against Defendant, for the same claims. This is the only option that leaves you the potential to file your own lawsuit against Defendant for the claims that are being resolved by the Settlement. To be effective, you must submit a request for exclusion by the deadline |
| OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT BY DECEMBER 14, 2026 | If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you may submit an objection telling the Court why you do not like the Settlement. If your objection is overruled, you will be bound by the Settlement. |