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American drivers to get one-time payment of up to $4,750 from data breach settlement – all they need is a bank statement
Those who don't have bank statements to hand can still file a claim
DRIVERS can claim a payment worth up to $4,750 if they can show they were affected by a data breach.
Claimants can show their bank statements as proof that they were impacted.
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The Nevada dealership Planet Nissan agreed on the settlement, per Top Class Actions.
But the company has not admitted any wrongdoing.
The agreement was linked to a data breach that allegedly happened in 2022.
Details belonging to around 1,000 people were allegedly compromised in a suspected cyberattack.
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Americans impacted by fraud can claim up to $4,750 as part of the terms of the settlement.
But they must prove they took appropriate steps to reimburse their losses.
Drivers have until July 1 to take the action, according to the settlement.
Americans can also claim up to $500 for losses such as credit expenses or travel costs.
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It means some might be able to pocket up to $5,250.
Drivers don’t just have to show their bank statements as proof of purchase.
Americans to get one-time payment up to $11,500 from $2.45 million data breach settlement – you just need to check post
Invoices, police reports, and credit reports are also acceptable.
Americans have until July 1 to file for a claim.
Planet Nissan has not revealed how much the total settlement pot is worth.
Drivers have been warned not to file a claim if they have not been impacted by the cyberattack.
They could be putting other claimants at risk.
What's a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all "class members," or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions - offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company's doorstep.
Americans who are unsure they qualify for a payment should read the terms of the settlement before submitting their claim.
A final approval hearing has been slated to take place on July 17.
Meanwhile, The U.S. Sun reported payments of up to $3,500 are up for grabs over a suspected data breach involving the company ACTS Retirement Services.
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Americans can also apply for payments from an $85 million settlement involving pharmaceutical companies.
The energy company Talen Energy Corp has agreed on a settlement that could see claimants scoop payments of up to $4,000.