# Central Valley Meat Data Breach Settlement

Central Valley Meat Co, Inc. settled allegations that a May 2024 cyberattack on its computer systems may have accessed files containing current and former employees' private information, including names and Social Security numbers. Central Valley Meat Co, Inc. denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement over a May 2024 cyberattack on Central Valley Meat's computer systems that may have accessed files containing current and former employees' private information, including names and Social Security numbers. Eligible people can claim reimbursement for documented losses and lost time, with an extra payment for California residents, plus identity-theft protection.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | Central Valley Meat Co, Inc. |
| Total settlement | Not publicly disclosed |
| Estimated payment | Reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000, plus a lost-time payment of up to two hours at $25 per hour (maximum $50), subject to a combined $5,000 cap on cash benefits. California subclass members may claim an additional one-time $75 statutory payment. All Class Members may also enroll in two years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete identity-theft protection and credit monitoring. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-09-28 |
| Who is eligible | All U.S. citizens who received a Notice of Data Breach letter from Central Valley Meat Company Inc. on or about December 30, 2024; California residents at the time of the incident form a subclass. |
| Proof required | Documented losses require proof such as bank statements or receipts showing the expense resulted from the incident; lost-time claims require a description of the time spent; the California statutory payment requires a sworn attestation of California residency. |
| Official claim site | https://centralvalleydatasettlement.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-09-08.
- Official Settlement Website — Daniel Fernandez v. Central Valley Meat Co, Inc. (No. 25CU0022, Kings County, Cal.) (Simpluris, 2026) — https://centralvalleydatasettlement.com/

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