Deadlines can be good to foster accountability and keep projects on track, but for some, they can trigger stress and anxiety, and in severe cases, total burnout. In this case, the deadline of July 7 can be good if you follow the correct steps needed to claim up to $10,000 before then. Most important of all, check as soon as possible to see if you qualify and then go claim it immediately.
You could receive extra money very soon
Many of us may have shopped at Rite Aid before, but only certain people could be owed up to $10,000. On June 6, 2024, a RansomHub hacker breached Rite Aid’s database. According to an official company statement, Rite Aid managed to halt the unauthorized login within 12 hours; unfortunately, the damage had already been done.
The RansomHub cyberattack obtained over 2 million customers’ personal identifiable information, including addresses, names, dates of birth, and driver’s licenses. The breach escalated into a class action lawsuit, with plaintiffs arguing the pharmacy chain could have implemented better security measures to protect its customers from a cybersecurity breach.
Rite Aid did not admit any wrongdoing, but agreed to a $6.8 million class-action settlement to resolve these allegations. The settlement received preliminary approval by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
These people will qualify for the payouts
Class members will be able to claim monetary reimbursements and more from the settlement. Class members can claim the following for documented losses:
- Up to $10,000
- Free credit monitoring for 12 months
- Identity theft protection services for 12 months
Class members who do not have any documented losses or expenses may still claim the following:
- A flat cash payment
- Free credit monitoring for 12 months
- Identity theft protection services for 12 months
The flat payments may vary depending on the amount of claims and remaining settlement funds after the documented loss payouts. The $6.8 million settlement will not only cover class members’ payouts but also the attorneys’ charges, administrative fees, taxes, and monetary awards to class representatives.
These people are deemed eligible class members
- You are a Rite Aid customer whose personal data was compromised in the June 2024 data breach
- Rite Aid sent you a notice of the data breach
- You filed a valid claim before the July 7 deadline
- You provided documented proof of losses and/or expenses
$10,000 could be yours if you follow these steps
If you believe you were affected by the data breach, but you did not receive a notice, you are advised to reach out to the Settlement Administrator. If you have met all the requirements, but must still file a valid claim, the steps are very simple. A valid claim can be submitted on the official Rite Aid settlement website, or you can download a hard copy from the website and mail it to the Settlement Administrator, whose details are also indicated on the website. Alternatively, you can call: 833-421-7672
Remember to submit your valid claim form by the deadline of July 7, 2025. You will also have to provide the following supporting documentation as proof:
- Bank account statements indicating unauthorized charges
- Receipts for credit monitoring services bought after June 6, 2017
- Receipts for professional fees related to identity theft
- Other relevant documents proving your expenses
If you plan to object to the lawsuit or remove yourself as a class member to file a separate suit, the deadline to do so is June 6, 2025. The payment date has not been confirmed yet, but payments are usually distributed within 30 days of the class action settlement’s final approval hearing, which is on July 17, 2025. Do note that delayed payments could occur due to appeals or injunctions. For more information about this settlement, you can visit Top Class Actions and get informed about how to file a claim.
Disclaimer: You should not submit false or inflated claims under penalty of perjury, as class‑action claim forms historically required declarations signed “under penalty of perjury” to ensure authenticity. Submitting a fraudulent claim not only carries legal exposure—including potential civil and criminal sanctions—but also harms other eligible class members by diluting the available settlement pool.
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