OpenSome proof2 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to claim the Jack's settlement (Up to $4,000) before Nov 30, 2026
Who qualifies for the Jack's Family Restaurants Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (up to $4,000), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Nov 30, 2026.
Potential payout
Up to $4,000
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
A summer 2025 cyberattack on the restaurant chain's systems exposed employee data including Social Security numbers and bank account details used for direct deposit. Jack's denies wrongdoing and settled.
The case is In re Jack's Family Restaurants, LP Data Breach Litigation (No. 2:25-cv-01861-LCB) in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Jack's.
Who qualifies
People Jack's Family Restaurants notified that their private information was involved in the July–August 2025 data incident, largely current and former employees.
The class period is Breach Jul 24 to Aug 10, 2025. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
The notice lists up to $80 lost time or alternative cash; up to $4,000 documented losses per person.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
Documented losses up to $4,000 need third-party receipts. Lost time pays $20 per hour for up to four hours with a short description, or you can take an alternative cash payment instead. Three years of credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance is available to everyone.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
File online or mail a claim form postmarked by November 30, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline was November 13, 2026. The hearing is December 15, 2026.
The deadline is Nov 30, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Dec 15, 2026. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Nov 30, 2026 · 20 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Dec 15, 2026
- Class period
- Breach Jul 24 to Aug 10, 2025
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Jack's settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Jack's and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.