Panda Restaurant Group Data Breach Settlement
Panda Restaurant Group (Panda Express) has reached a $2.45 million class action settlement (Halliday et al. v. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.) following a data breach in March 2024 that compromised the personal information of approximately 240,295 current and former employees. Affected individuals may file a claim by April 10, 2026.
What Happened?
Panda Restaurant Group experienced a data breach between March 7-11, 2024 that exposed sensitive employee information, including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The breach affected current and former employees who should have received a data breach notification letter. The lawsuit alleges Panda failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect employee data.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible if you are a current or former employee of Panda Restaurant Group (Panda Express, Panda Inn, or Hibachi-San) whose personal information was compromised in the March 2024 data breach. You must have received a data breach notification letter from Panda to qualify.
What Benefits Are Available?
Eligible class members may receive:
- Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses (with receipts/bank statements)
- A flat $100 cash payment (no proof required)
- California residents may receive an additional $125 statutory payment
- One year of free credit monitoring
How to File Before the Deadline
Submit your claim through the official PRG Breach Settlement website.
For more information about this case, visit the Panda Express settlement page on OpenClassActions.com.
- Claim Deadline: April 10, 2026
- Settlement Amount: $2.45 million
- Case Type: Employee data breach
OpenClassActions.org is not affiliated with Panda Restaurant Group or the settlement administrator. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.