Avis Car Rental Settlement Could Pay You Up to $5K. Check Eligibility

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Avis Car Rental customers may be entitled to a $5,000 settlement following a 2024 security incident.

Avis experienced a security incident involving customer names, driver’s license information, credit card numbers and expiration dates, birthdates and phone numbers between Aug. 3–6, 2024, according to the settlement website for the class action lawsuit. Avis claims no wrongdoing in the breach, but as part of an agreement, the car rental company is paying affected customers up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses.

Were you impacted? Here’s what to know about the Avis Car Rental settlement.

How Much Money Could Qualified Customers Receive?

Qualified customers who submit a claim may receive the following benefits:

  • Compensation for out-of-pocket loss: Customers who suffered a proven monetary loss may receive reimbursement of up to $5,000.
  • Pro rata cash payment: All eligible customers may make a cash payment claim, regardless of whether they experienced out-of-pocket loss. These payments will be evenly distributed after payment of out-of-pocket loss, notice and administration fees.

Who Is Qualified for the Avis Settlement Payout?

Avis Car Rental customers whose private information was compromised during the security incident between Aug. 3–6, 2024, are eligible for a payout, according to the settlement website. Customers must be U.S. residents.

How to Claim the Avis Settlement Payout

Eligible customers must submit a claim form online by June 21 or, if mailed, the claim must be postmarked no later than June 21, the settlement website states. The online submission form is available at avisdatasecuritysettlement.com/submit-claim.

Customers may also take several other actions regarding the settlement:

  • Do nothing — which gives up rights to sue and means you won’t receive any money.
  • Exclude from the settlement, which allows you to sue Avis separately regarding the claims in the lawsuit. Exclusions must be postmarked no later than May 22.
  • File an objection, explaining to the court why the settlement should not be approved. Objections must be postmarked no later than May 22.
  • Attend the final hearing to speak to the court at your own expense. The final approval hearing is July 28.
 

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