Earl Enterprises, Inc.についての情報
Earl Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest operators in the American hospitality industry and offers a variety of popular restaurant brands to diners. With a mission of providing exceptional dining experiences for its guests, the company operates Buca dining rooms, Planet Hollywood, the Earl of Sandwich eatery, Chicken Guy, Tequila Taqueria, and Mixology 101 at venues worldwide. Drawing millions of guests each year to its restaurants, theatres, and various venues, Earl Enterprises is committed to offering outstanding service, delicious recipes, and an enjoyable environment for families, travelers, and culinary aficionados. Beyond in-restaurant dining, the company provides convenient takeout service and offers patrons seamless payment processing to help ensure a positive experience at the end of every meal.
データセキュリティ事故の概要
From May 23, 2018 through March 18, 2019, Earl Enterprises, Inc. was impacted by a data security incident at certain of its restaurant locations. Through the use of malware deployed on point-of-sale systems, third parties obtained access to customers’ payment card data. Credit and debit card data of customers who made online or other purchases at impacted restaurant locations during that time, as well as related personally identifiable information, were compromised. Earl Enterprises became aware of the matter and publicly announced the breach on March 29th. Upon discovery, Earl Enterprises promptly commenced an investigation and secured the assistance of leading cybersecurity professionals to contain and evaluate the incident. Earl Enterprises has also contacted affected customers and engaged with leading payment card processors and law enforcement in an effort to further safeguard affected individuals from potential misuse, and to minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future. Earl Enterprises continues to fully cooperate with investigations by law enforcement.
集団訴訟およびその目的について
In the wake of a data breach, a class action suit was filed against Defendant Earl Enterprises, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida (Case No. 2021-CA-007617-O). The lawsuit was brought on behalf of all individuals in the United States who made a purchase using a credit or debit card at the restaurant locations impacted during the relevant time period. Plaintiffs allege that Earl Enterprises failed to properly safeguard its customers’ payment card information, thus exposing them to harm or increased risk of harm related to their financial accounts and privacy. Although Earl Enterprises does not admit any wrongdoing by agreeing to the settlement, it has chosen to enter into a court-supervised settlement to secure the monetary relief and benefits ordered by the court for eligible class members. The settlement class was formed in an effort to fairly resolve claims, provide needed relief to affected individuals, and help avoid similar problems in the future.
誰が本和解に含まれますか？
The Settlement allows anyone who made a payment in the form of a credit or debit card at certain Buca di Beppo, Planet Hollywood, Earl of Sandwich, Chicken Guy, Tequila Taqueria, or Mixology 101 in any State of the United States between May 23, 2018 and March 18, 2019 (“Covered Transactions”) to be eligible. This nationwide Class includes residents of all fifty (50) States regardless of where they reside, as long as they made a Covered Transaction at one of these restaurant locations. If you think that you are in the Class, you can check the list of covered restaurant locations and time periods on the settlement website or by contacting the Claims Administrator to confirm this and for further information.
本訴訟による補償および利益
The settlement permits eligible class members to submit a claim to receive monetary compensation for documented losses resulting from the data incident, which may include reimbursement for charges, out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of identity theft or payment card misuse, and compensation for time spent correcting issues resulting from the incident. The amount that any claimant can ultimately recover will depend on the verifiable nature and extent of their losses and the total number of valid claims that are timely submitted. There is no fee associated with participating in the settlement or submitting a claim-individuals do not have to pay anything to participate in the settlement process, provided they meet the criteria to submit a claim. Beyond this monetary compensation, Earl Enterprises also agreed to implement new data security measures to protect its customers’ information in the future.
参加方法：権利と選択肢
You have options if you are an eligible class member. You can submit a claim form by January 5, 2024 to be eligible for compensation for qualifying losses, but you also can exclude yourself from the settlement, object to the settlement, go to the final approval hearing, or do nothing (which will result in waiver of your right to seek compensation). Specifics on these options, claim forms, and deadlines on taking any such action can only be found on the official settlement website that has been authorized and is administered by the court-appointed Claims Administrator. Do not wait; do something before time runs out or you will lose rights in the settlement that cannot be regained.
請求管理者の役割
The entire settlement administration process is being conducted and overseen by a professional, independent, court-appointed Claims Administrator. That neutral third-party administrator conducts all aspects of the notice program, processes claims, and addresses class member inquiries. The Claims Administrator operates independently of Earl Enterprises and is supervised by counsel and the court to ensure fairness, objectivity, and accuracy during all phases of the settlement process. All information, correspondence, and other communications regarding the settlement are being received and processed exclusively by the Claims Administrator. His contact information and support resources are available on the Postlethwaite & Netterville owned website. The website and all written materials are owned and administered by the settlement administrator, Postlethwaite & Netterville.
本和解サイトが特別な理由
This website is the official information source and exclusive claims portal for the Earl Enterprises data settlement. Subject to oversight by the Circuit Court and counsel, this site offers clear, court-approved information, deadlines, and instructions for participation in the settlement. All content is accurately presented, timely updated, easy to understand, and intended to keep affected customers fully informed regarding their rights and potential remedies. This site is administered by a highly experienced claims administrator who will safeguard the security and confidentiality of individual claimants’ personal data and information during this process. Whether you want to be involved, submit a claim, or do some research into the matter at hand, you can trust this site to be your primary stay for accurate information.
As one of the nation’s largest and most trusted law firms with a renowned identity as leaders in consumer privacy litigation and class action claims advertisement expert counsel … on October 4, 2019, a circuit court judge approved an order granting preliminary approval and establishing procedure for the $12 million-plus settlement of claims by hundreds of thousands of customers against Earl Enterprises over a large-scale breach of consumers’ personally identifying data at dozens of restaurants nationwide.
重要日程と今後のステップ
- Claim Form Deadline: To be eligible for compensation, Class Members must submit a Claim Form by January 5, 2024.
- Final Fairness Hearing: The Court’s final fairness hearing is scheduled for February 12, 2024 at the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, 425 North Orange Avenue Orlando, Florida 32801. At that time, the Court will decide whether to grant final approval to the Settlement.
Read all the instructions carefully and act right away to make sure your claim is considered. If you do nothing, you will get no money and give up certain rights. Stay informed and check the website or call the Claims Administrator if you want to know more.
連絡先情報およびサポート
If you have any questions, need help with your claim, or require additional information concerning the settlement, please contact the Claims Administrator. Inquiries and claims processing are being administered by the Claims Administrator in accordance with the instructions detailed on the settlement website. The settlement website is the sole source of claim information about this litigation and settlement. For complete information, forms and instructions, visit the settlement website and follow its instructions. Be sure to check our website and read all relevant papers filed in the case so that you can protect your rights and recover any money to which you may be entitled.