Pinnacle Propane Data Breach Class Action Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: December 13, 2024
Payout: $100 – $2,000
Proof Required: Yes for out-of-pocket losses, No for alternative cash payment

What is the Pinnacle Propane Data Settlement?

This class action lawsuit addresses a security breach that occurred around December 4, 2022, involving Pinnacle Propane, LLC. Affected individuals may be eligible for cash payments and free credit monitoring services as part of the settlement. Pinnacle Propane is a major U.S. supplier and distributor of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), owned by the Dutch company SHV Energy. Founded in 2010 and based in Texas, Pinnacle Propane provides propane services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across nine U.S. states.

Details of the Data Breach:

  • Date of breach: December 4, 2022 (discovered between November 28 and December 6, 2022)
  • Compromised data: Unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information, including names and Social Security numbers.
  • Notification: On April 28, 2023, affected individuals received data breach notification letters.
  • Security measures: Pinnacle Propane secured its system, notified law enforcement, and worked with third-party security experts to investigate the breach.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The settlement will provide compensation for affected individuals, but the total settlement amount is not specified in the provided information.

How Do I Qualify for a Payout?

To qualify, you must be a current or former employee of Pinnacle Propane, LLC, whose personal information was stored on Pinnacle’s system and may have been compromised in the data breach.

How Much Can I Get Paid?

  • Up to $2,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses.
  • $240 for lost time spent dealing with the breach.
  • Three years of free credit monitoring services, or an alternative cash payment of up to $100 (for those who choose this option).

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, submit a completed claim form online or by mail. You can find claim forms in the Important Case Documents section of the settlement website, or request one by calling the Pinnacle Settlement Administrator. All forms must be submitted or postmarked by December 13, 2024.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

  • Out-of-pocket losses: You must provide supporting documentation.
  • Lost time: You need to attest that the time was spent resolving issues related to the breach.
  • Alternative cash payment of up to $100: No documentation is required, but you will need a unique claim ID or code, which may have been provided to you previously. If you did not receive this, contact the settlement administrators.

Claim Form Website: Pinnacle Propane Settlement Site

Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.