Alpha Baking Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by June 22
By eosguide team · Last updated May 14, 2026
Alpha Baking Co. settled a class action over a January 2025 cyberattack -- affected individuals can claim up to $4,000 or a flat $75 by June 22, 2026. Your sourdough came out fine; your Social Security number had a rougher January.
What happened
Class period: Data incident occurred in January 2025; documented losses must have occurred between January 23, 2025 and June 22, 2026
- In January 2025, Alpha Baking Co., Inc. suffered a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems
- Certain files containing private information were accessed without authorization
- Exposed data may include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, and protected health information
- A class action lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois; a settlement has been reached without any admission of wrongdoing by Alpha Baking
- Individuals who were sent a notice by Alpha Baking about the incident may be eligible for cash payments and credit monitoring
What you can get
Cash payment -- documented losses
Up to $4,000
Receipts or documentation required; losses must have occurred between January 23, 2025 and June 22, 2026 Cash payment -- no proof needed
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | June 22, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | June 22, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | June 22, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (via Zoom) | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- Received a written notice from Alpha Baking Co., Inc. stating that your private information was affected by the January 2025 data incident
How to file
- Go to alphabakingsettlement.com and click "Submit a Claim"
- Complete the online Claim Form and submit it by June 22, 2026
- Alternatively, download the paper Claim Form, complete and sign it, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator so it is postmarked no later than June 22, 2026
- If claiming Cash Payment A (documented losses), include supporting documentation such as receipts or invoices
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Proof required
- Cash Payment A (up to $4,000): Receipts, invoices, or other documentation showing out-of-pocket losses caused by the data incident; losses must be tied to the breach period (January 23, 2025 through June 22, 2026); personal affidavits or declarations alone are not sufficient
- Cash Payment B ($75 flat): No proof required
Payment timing
Payments will be distributed after the Court grants final approval at the July 21, 2026 hearing and after any appeals are resolved. Payment method details are not specified on the settlement website -- check alphabakingsettlement.com/dates/ for updates.
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Extra details
- The total cash benefit pool is capped at $1,050,000. If claims exceed that amount, all payments will be reduced proportionally
- Attorneys' fees of up to $350,000 and service awards of $1,250 per class representative will be paid separately by Alpha Baking and do not reduce the settlement fund
- You cannot claim reimbursement for losses already covered by a third party
- Watch for scams -- use only the official site at alphabakingsettlement.com
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