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Circle K Breach Settlement Moves Forward
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Gas Express LLC, which operates Circle K locations, has reached a proposed class action settlement over a May 2024 cyberattack that allegedly exposed personal information, including names and Social Security numbers and possibly driver’s license numbers. Eligible U.S. residents who received breach notices may claim either reimbursement for documented losses or a flat payment, along with two years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The settlement has preliminary approval, but payments remain contingent on final court approval and resolution of any appeals.
First Article: 05/07/26
Latest Article: 05/29/26
Summary
- The settlement concerns a May 2024 cyberattack on Gas Express systems used in Circle K operations.
- Reportedly exposed information includes names and Social Security numbers; one regulatory disclosure also referenced driver’s license numbers.
- Eligible living U.S. residents who received breach notices may seek up to $2,000 for documented losses or a $50 payment without documentation.
- The agreement includes two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
- Claims and opt-out or objection requests are due September 3, 2026, according to the reporting.
- A final approval hearing is scheduled for September 18, 2026; distributions depend on approval and appeals.
History
The update mostly clarifies the settlement mechanics and timing: the case is now tied explicitly to a proposed settlement with defined claim and objection deadlines, a named monitoring product, and a scheduled final hearing. It also slightly narrows the alleged exposure by framing driver’s license numbers as referenced in a regulatory filing rather than the core allegation.
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