Instinct Pet Foods Data Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was January 12, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
An unauthorized access to Instinct Pet Foods' computer system was detected on or around October 16, 2024, which allegedly exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) of the company's current and former employees. The defendant agreed to settle a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was sent notice of the Data Incident by M.I. Industries, Inc. regarding the unauthorized access to their computer system detected on or around October 16, 2024.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Cash Payment
Class members may be eligible for a cash payment from the settlement, though the specific amount and eligibility criteria are not detailed in this excerpt.
Credit Monitoring Services
Class members may be eligible for credit monitoring services from the settlement.
Who is in the class
individuals who were sent notice of the Data Incident by M.I. Industries, Inc.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a timely and valid Claim Form by the deadline of January 12, 2026. Eligible claimants may receive a cash payment and/or Credit Monitoring Services. You must have been sent notice of the Data Incident by M.I. Industries, Inc. to be eligible.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Instinct Pet Foods Data Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was January 12, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Instinct Pet Foods Data Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Analytics Consulting LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at instinctpetfoodsdatasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Instinct Pet Foods Data Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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