Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn, and Hibachi-san) agreed to a $2.45 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over a March 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 240,295 current and former employees.
⚠️ Status Update (March 31, 2026): The claim filing deadline was April 10, 2026. If you haven’t filed yet, act immediately — you still have until April 10. The Final Approval Hearing is April 20, 2026. Visit prgbreachsettlement.com now.
Panda Restaurant Group Data Breach Settlement — Key Details
| Settlement Amount | $2,450,000 |
| Company | Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi-san) |
| Data Breach Date | March 7–11, 2024 |
| Individuals Affected | ~240,295 current and former employees |
| Claim Filing Deadline | April 10, 2026 ⚠️ File Now |
| Opt-Out / Objection Deadline | March 23, 2026 (passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | April 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM PT |
| Max Documented Loss Payment | Up to $5,000 (with documentation) |
| Pro-Rata Cash Payment | ~$100 (no documentation required) |
| California Residents Bonus | Additional ~$125 statutory payment |
| Free Credit Monitoring | 1 year of 3-bureau credit monitoring + $1M identity theft insurance |
| Expected Payout | June–July 2026 (60–90 days after final approval) |
| Settlement Website | prgbreachsettlement.com |
| Settlement Administrator | 1-866-302-7373 | [email protected] |
Who Is Eligible?
- Current or former employees of Panda Restaurant Group whose personal information (names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers) was exposed in the March 2024 data breach
- Must have received a data breach notification letter from Panda Restaurant Group
- Must have a Unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice to file online
Settlement Payment Options
- Documented Loss Payment (up to $5,000): Reimbursement for unreimbursed fraudulent charges, bank fees, credit monitoring costs, credit freeze fees, late fees caused by fraud, professional fees (legal/accounting), and other documented losses — with supporting documentation (receipts, bank statements, etc.)
- Pro-Rata Cash Payment (~$100): Alternative flat payment for those without documented losses — no receipts required
- California Residents: Additional ~$125 statutory payment under California privacy law (in addition to the above options)
- Free Credit Monitoring: 1 year of 3-bureau credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance for all filing class members
How to File Your Claim
- Go to prgbreachsettlement.com and click Submit Claim.
- Enter your Unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice.
- Select your claim type (documented losses or pro-rata cash payment).
- Upload supporting documents if claiming documented losses.
- Choose your payment method and submit before April 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Settlement Timeline
- Claim deadline: April 10, 2026 ⚠️
- Final Approval Hearing: April 20, 2026
- Expected payout: June–July 2026