MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries Data Breach Settlement

What happened

In March 2023, MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries experienced a data breach that impacted the personal information of individuals. The lawsuit alleges harm from this data incident. MERS Goodwill denies all allegations and liability but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and risks.

Do you qualify?

Any individual who resides in the United States whose personal information was impacted by the data incident that affected MERS Goodwill in or around March 2023, including all those who received notice of the data breach.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.

• Credit Monitoring Services

  Two years of credit monitoring services and identity theft protection. All Settlement Class Members can claim this benefit by choosing it on the Claim Form.

• Ordinary Loss Claims

  $500 each

  Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the Data Incident, including unreimbursed losses relating to fraud or identity theft, professional fees, credit monitoring costs incurred after notice, and miscellaneous expenses such as fax, postage, copying, and mileage.

• Lost Time Claims

  $100 each

  Reimbursement for time spent dealing with the Data Incident at $25 per hour for up to 4 hours, with identification of activities engaged in. Claims for Lost Time are subject to the $500.00 cap for Ordinary Losses.

• Extraordinary Loss Claims

  $5,000 each

  Compensation for actual, documented, and unreimbursed monetary losses more likely than not caused by the Data Incident, incurred after the date of the incident, not covered by other reimbursement categories, where the claimant made reasonable efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement.

• Alternative Cash Payment

  $50 each

  A flat $50 cash payment in the alternative to claims for Ordinary Losses, Lost Time, and Extraordinary Losses.

Who is in the class

an individual who resides in the United States whose personal information was impacted by the Data Incident that affected MERS Goodwill in or around March 2023, including all those individuals who received notice of the data breach

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Complete and file a claim form online or by mail postmarked by July 7, 2025. Submit the claim form to the Settlement Administrator at MERSMOGoodwill@rg2claims.com or call 1-866-742-4955. Include supporting documentation if claiming Ordinary or Extraordinary Losses.