Settlement Amount:
Up to $5,000 for documented losses, plus a $75 payment for California residents
Claim Deadline:
September 28, 2026
Proof Required:
Documentation required for the up to $5,000 reimbursement tier; the $75 payment, lost-time claim, and credit monitoring require no proof
Official Settlement Website:
CentralValleyDataSettlement.com
📄 Full claim guide: Read the complete Central Valley Meat data breach settlement breakdown on OpenClassActions.com for eligibility details, payout tiers, and step-by-step filing instructions.
What Is the Case About?
This settlement resolves claims arising from a May 2024 data breach in which an unauthorized party accessed Central Valley Meat’s HR systems and took files containing names and Social Security numbers. Central Valley Meat denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and no court has found it liable.
Who Qualifies?
The class includes individuals who received a mailed settlement notice about the May 2024 data breach. The $75 payment is limited to people who were California residents at the time of the breach.
How Much Can You Get?
- Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses
- Up to $50 for lost time (2 hours at $25/hour)
- $75 California resident payment
- 2 years of identity monitoring with $1M insurance
How to File
File online using the identifiers printed on your mailed notice. Claims must be submitted by September 28, 2026, and the up to $5,000 reimbursement tier requires supporting documentation.
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out / objection deadline: August 7, 2026
- Final approval hearing: August 28, 2026
- Claim deadline: September 28, 2026
Case Details
| Case Name | Daniel Fernandez v. Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. |
| Case Number | 25CU0022 |
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of Kings |
File / Check Official Settlement Site
→ See the full Central Valley Meat data breach settlement details on OpenClassActions.com
By Felix Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.