Published by TrenBuzz.com | May 25, 2026
Key Points at a Glance – Get $3500 From Krispy Kreme
- Krispy Kreme agreed to a $1.6 million class action settlement over a November 2024 data breach.
- Eligible claimants can receive up to $3,500 with documented losses — or a flat $75 without documentation.
- Approximately 161,676 current and former employees were affected by the breach.
- Data compromised includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account information.
- Claim deadline: June 22, 2026 — claims must be submitted or postmarked by that date.
- All affected individuals receive one free year of credit monitoring — even without filing a claim.
- Case name: In re: Krispy Kreme Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 3:25-cv-00434.
If you received a letter from Krispy Kreme telling you that your personal information may have been compromised – there’s money waiting for you. But only if you act before June 22.
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. agreed to pay $1,616,760 to settle a class action lawsuit related to a data breach discovered on November 29, 2024. The cybersecurity incident compromised the data of an estimated 161,676 current and former employees.
What Data Was Stolen?
The compromised data includes some combination of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account access information.
That combination especially Social Security numbers alongside financial data is precisely the type of breach that enables identity theft, fraudulent credit applications, and bank account takeovers.
How Much Can You Actually Get?
Individuals with documented losses as a result of the November 2024 breach are eligible for up to $3,500 per settlement class member. Claims submitted without documentation will be eligible for an estimated $75 payout.
Documented losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts, invoices, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees and fraudulent charges, and other proof of identity theft or fraud that occurred due to the data breach.
Who Qualifies?
The Krispy Kreme settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notice from Krispy Kreme informing them their private information may have been compromised in the data breach.
Those who are eligible for the settlement were sent a notice about the breach that warned them their personal information may have been compromised.
If you weren’t sure you received a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator at 877-239-1879 or email info@KrispyKremeDataSettlement.com to verify your eligibility.
The Deadline — June 22, 2026
The claim deadline is June 22, 2026. All claims require the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice the class member received.
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.
Don’t wait. Gather your documentation if you have it, and submit before June 22.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Settlement details are sourced from Top Class Actions, Fox 5 Atlanta, ClaimDepot, Dapeer, and NBSLA as of May 24–25, 2026. Payout amounts are estimates. Final payments depend on the number of valid claims filed. Only individuals who received an official breach notice are eligible. Contact the settlement administrator at 877-239-1879 to confirm eligibility before filing.