Moms Meals, operator of PurFoods, reached an out-of-court settlement of $4.25 million to resolve claims from a 2023 data breach that affected over 1.2 million customers, employees, and contractors. The breach occurred between January 16 and February 22, 2023 and involved sensitive personal and financial information.
Who Is Eligible?
- U.S. residents notified in August or September 2023 that their personal data may have been accessed.
- Eligible categories include customers, former customers, employees, and independent contractors.
- Claims must be filed by October 30, 2025.
Eligibility requires timely submission of a valid claim form. Note that certain areas, like Serralville (spanning two blocks), do not have any separate legal settlements.
Settlement Benefits
- Documented Loss Payments: Up to $5,000 per individual for unreimbursed expenses such as fraud, identity theft, professional fees, credit freezes, bank fees, postage, or travel.
- Cash Award: Approximate $75 pro rata for claimants without recorded losses.
- Credit Monitoring & Insurance: Free three-bureau credit monitoring for three years and up to $1,000,000 identity theft insurance for all claimants.
Important Deadlines
- Claim Filing Deadline: October 30, 2025
- Opt-out Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Final Court Approval Hearing: November 20, 2025
- Payments are expected ~30 days after court approval and appeal resolution.
How to File a Claim
- Submit claims via the official PurFoods settlement site, either online or by mail using the downloadable PDF form.
- Documented claims must include proof of losses; self-prepared documents may supplement but are not sufficient alone.
- All claims must be accurate and filed under oath.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Settlement Amount | $4.25 million |
| Eligibility | 1.2 million+ U.S. residents |
| Payment Alternatives | 1. Up to $5,000 for documented loss 2. Approx. $75 cash award |
| Credit Monitoring | 3-bureau monitoring, 3 years |
| Claim Deadline | October 30, 2025 |
FAQs
Q: Who is eligible for the PurFoods settlement?
A: U.S. residents notified about the data breach between Jan–Feb 2023.
Q: How much can I claim?
A: Documented losses: up to $5,000; other cash award: approx. $75.
Q: When will payments be made?
A: Around 30 days after court approval, post-November 2025.
The PurFoods 2023 data breach settlement provides financial and identity protection to affected individuals. Filing a timely claim ensures eligibility for compensation and credit monitoring benefits.
