Riverside Casino Settles Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit for $1.5М
Key Points The casino was sued for an alleged 2024 data breach It allegedly resulted in over 50,000 people’s personal data being exposed Each eligible class action member could get up to $3,000
Key Points
The casino was sued for an alleged 2024 data breach
It allegedly resulted in over 50,000 people’s personal data being exposed
Each eligible class action member could get up to $3,000
The Riverside Resort & Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, is settling a class action lawsuit that alleges the property experienced a cyberattack two years ago. The casino agreed to pay at least $1.5 million to affected individuals, who are estimated to be over 51,000.
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pay at least $1.5 million
over 51,000
What Was the Lawsuit About?
According to the class action lawsuit, a targeted cyberattack in July 2024 compromised sensitive personal information held by Riverside Resort and Casino Inc. and Riverside Resort and Casino LLC. The complaint further alleged that Riverside failed to implement adequate measures to protect this information. The allegedly leaked data included addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account details, and more.
Riverside Resort and Casino Inc.
Riverside Resort and Casino LLC
While Riverside denied any wrongdoing, the casino agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation. Individuals who have received a notice that their data might have been compromised by the 2024 data breach are eligible for reimbursement.
What Could Claimants Receive?
Class members may receive reimbursement of up to $3,000 for documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the data breach. Eligible expenses include financial losses due to identity theft or fraud, credit report and monitoring fees, costs associated with replacing identification documents, and postage for correspondence with financial institutions. However, if no proof is submitted, members could receive only $50, or $75 if they live in California. Meanwhile, attorney fees are capped at half a million dollars.
up to $3,000
$50
$75 if they live in California
half a million dollars.
In addition, members of the class action lawsuit may also claim up to three hours of lost time at a rate of $20 per hour, for a maximum payment of $60. Eligible activities include researching the data breach, changing passwords, and investigating suspicious activity. It should be noted that this compensation is included within the $3,000 cap for out-of-pocket expenses.
$20 per hour
$60.
While Riverside has agreed to pay a minimum of $1.5 million, and claimants could receive their settlement money in cash, the total sum that could be paid in cash is $1 million. If the total value of approved claims exceeds the available settlement fund, payments will be reduced proportionally (pro rata) among eligible class members. Claimants have until January 4, 2027, to submit papers for their claims.
$1 million
January 4, 2027
In other news from Nevada, according to new data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, gaming revenue in the state remained flat for September.
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