Eligibility for Dollar General Class Action Settlement Claim
Consumers may be eligible for cash payments in a multi-million dollar class action settlement involving Dollar General.
A deadline looms to claim Avis Car Rental’s $5,000 compensation settlement related to a 2024 security incident.
According to the class action settlement website, Avis experienced a security incident in August 2024 involving customer names, driver’s license information, credit card numbers and expiration dates, dates of birth, and phone numbers. Avis has denied any wrongdoing in the breach, but is paying affected customers up to $5,000 in out-of-pocket costs.
As the June 21 settlement deadline approaches, here’s what you need to know, including who is eligible to make a claim.
How much money can eligible customers receive?
According to the official payment site, customers who make a claim will receive the following benefits:
- Out-of-pocket loss coverage: Customers who have suffered a proven financial loss may receive a refund of up to $5,000.
- Pro-rata cash payments: All eligible customers may make a claim for cash payments, regardless of whether they have incurred out-of-pocket losses. These payments will be divided equally after payment of out-of-pocket losses, notice, and administrative fees.
Who is eligible to receive the Avis settlement?
Avis Car Rental customers whose personal information was compromised in a security incident between August 3, 2024 and August 6, 2024 are eligible to receive payments, according to the settlement website. Customer must be a US resident.
How to claim Avis settlement money
The payment website states that eligible customers must submit a claim form online by Sunday, June 21st, and if mailed, it must be postmarked by June 21st. An online submission form is available at avisdatasecuritysettlement.com/submit-claim.
Customers can also perform several other actions regarding payments.
- Waive your right to sue and do nothing to avoid receiving your money.
- Excluded from settlements that allow customers to sue Avis for litigation claims. Excluded items must be postmarked by May 22nd.
- Object to the settlement by explaining to the court why it is not approved. Appeals must be postmarked by May 22nd.
- Attend the hearing and speak in court at the client’s own expense. The final hearing will be held on July 28th.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
