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If you were notified of a cybersecurity incident on or around June 17, 2024, by Leonard’s Express, Inc., you may be eligible for benefits from a class action settlement.

What is this Lawsuit About?

This lawsuit involves claims that Defendant is responsible for a cybersecurity incident involving the unauthorized access to Leonard’s Express’s system that was the subject of notices provided by Defendant on or around June 17, 2024 (the “Incident”).

Defendant denies these claims and any wrongdoing. No court or other judicial entity has made any judgment or other determination of any wrongdoing by any Defendant.

How do I know if I am part of the Settlement?

You are a Settlement Class Member if you reside in the United States and were notified on or around June 17, 2024, via written notice, that your personal information may have been involved in the cybersecurity Incident.

If you are not sure whether you are included in the settlement, you may contact the Claims Administrator at 1-888-324-9833 or by email at LeonardsExpressSettlement@cptgroup.com with questions.

What Does the Settlement Provide?

Credit Monitoring: You can submit a claim for one year of credit monitoring protection services.
Payment for Unreimbursed Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Settlement Class Members that have documented out-of-pocket losses as a result of the cybersecurity Incident can make a claim for reimbursement for up to $650.00. Out-of-Pocket Expenses that are eligible for reimbursement include the following: (i) unreimbursed bank or credit card fees; (ii) long distance phone charges (only if charged by the minute); (iii) long distance or cell phone charges (only if charged by the minute); (iv) data charges (only if charged based on the amount of data used); (v) postage; (vi) professional fees (e.g. attorneys, credit repair professionals, IT professionals); (vii) gasoline for local travel; and/or (viii) credit monitoring or other identity theft monitoring purchased by Settlement Class Members between November 30, 2023 and the Notice Date.
Alternative Cash Payment: You may submit a claim for a one-time cash payment of $29. This alternative cash payment may not be combined with a request for Out-of-Pocket Expenses or Credit Monitoring.
Aggregate Cap: Regardless of the above benefits, total payments for Documented Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Alternative Cash Payment shall not exceed $325,000 in the aggregate. To the extent valid claims for Documented Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Alternative Cash Payments exceeds $325,000 collectively, those claims will be reduced on a pro rata basis.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

FILE A CLAIM FORM BY JULY 3, 2025	You must submit a claim form in order to receive any of the above-listed benefits. Your claim form must include your CPT ID found on the postcard notice sent to you or available from the Claims Administrator. For more detailed information, see Question 8 of the FAQ.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THIS SETTLEMENT BY JUNE 3, 2025	You can exclude yourself from the Settlement by informing the Claims Administrator that you want to “opt-out” of the Settlement. If the Settlement becomes final, this is the only option that allows you to retain your rights to separately sue Defendant (or any Released Parties) for claims related to the cybersecurity Incident. If you opt-out, you may not make a claim for benefits under the Settlement. For more detailed information, see Question 15 for the FAQ.
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT BY JUNE 3, 2025	You may object to the Settlement by writing to explain to the Court why you don’t think the Settlement should be approved. If you object, you will remain a Settlement Class Member, and if the Settlement is approved, you will be eligible for the benefits of the Settlement and give up your right to sue Defendant (or any Released Parties) for claims related to the cybersecurity Incident, as described in the Settlement Agreement available here. For more detailed information, see Question 16 of the FAQ.
DO NOTHING	If you do nothing, you will not be entitled to any of the above-listed benefits. If the Settlement becomes final, you will give up your rights to sue Defendant (or any Released Parties) separately for claims relating to the cybersecurity Incident or to continue to pursue any such claims you have already filed.