$1.05 Alpha Baking Co. Data Breach Settlement, Are You Eligible to File a Claim?

The Alpha Baking Co. Settlement is a data breach class action where eligible individuals whose personally identifiable information (PII) was compromised in a January 2025 cyberattack can receive up to $4,000 in documented losses reimbursement — or a flat $75 cash payment — by filing a claim before June 22, 2026. Alpha Baking Co., Inc. faces allegations that its failure to adequately protect employee and consumer data allowed hackers to access sensitive files containing Social Security numbers, financial account information, and protected health information. The proposed settlement totals $1,050,000 and awaits final court approval on July 21, 2026.

Quick-Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$1,050,000 (aggregate cap)
Claim Deadline	June 22, 2026
Who Qualifies	All living individuals notified by Alpha Baking that their Private Information was impacted in the January 2025 Data Incident
Payout Per Person	Up to $4,000 (documented losses) or $75 flat cash payment — subject to pro rata reduction if total claims exceed $1,050,000
Proof Required	Yes, for documented losses (Cash Payment A); No, for $75 flat payment (Cash Payment B)
Settlement Status	Proposed — pending final court approval at July 21, 2026, hearing
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Official Website	alphabakingsettlement.com
Last Updated	April 24, 2026

Current Status & What Happens Next

• Notices mailed: The Settlement Administrator began mailing notice packets to potential class members on April 23, 2026.
• Three key deadlines all fall on June 22, 2026: filing a claim, opting out of the settlement, or submitting a written objection to the Court.
• Final Approval Hearing: The Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, will hold its hearing on July 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via Zoom — payments will not issue until after this hearing and any appeals resolve.

What Is the Alpha Baking Lawsuit About? Corrine Crabtree v. Alpha Baking Co., Inc., Case No. 2025CH000063

This case arises from a targeted cyberattack on Alpha Baking Co., Inc.’s computer systems in January 2025, during which threat actors accessed files containing personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) belonging to Alpha Baking employees and other affected individuals. Plaintiff Corrine Crabtree filed this class action in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, alleging that Alpha Baking failed to implement reasonable data security measures required under Illinois law, leaving sensitive consumer data exposed to unauthorized access.

The compromised files may have contained names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, and protected health information — a broad spectrum of high-risk PII that can fuel identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and medical fraud. Alpha Baking denies all wrongdoing and the Court has not ruled on the merits.

Eight named plaintiffs — Corrine Crabtree, Joshua Scheun, Carl Johnson, Michael Plasy, Tyler Grene Chance, James Baum, Kene Brown, and Ann Cataldo — filed this case on behalf of all individuals notified by Alpha Baking that their Private Information was compromised. Class Counsel includes Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Gary Klinger of Milberg PLLC, both of whom specialize in consumer data privacy litigation. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation, and the settlement provides immediate, tangible relief to affected individuals.

Who Is Eligible for the Alpha Baking Settlement?

• You may qualify if you are a living individual who received a notice from Alpha Baking Co., Inc. stating that your Private Information was impacted in the January 2025 Data Incident.
• You may qualify if your compromised data included any of the following: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number, financial account information, or protected health information.
• You may qualify if you experienced out-of-pocket losses between January 23, 2025, and June 22, 2026, that are reasonably linked to the data breach.
• You do NOT qualify if you are a director or officer of Alpha Baking Co., Inc., a governmental entity, or the judge assigned to this case, their immediate family, or court staff.

Important: If you received a notice letter from Alpha Baking, you are presumptively included in the Settlement Class. You must still file a claim by June 22, 2026, to receive any payment — doing nothing means you get nothing.

How Much Money Can You Get from the Alpha Baking Settlement?

The settlement offers two distinct cash payment options. You must choose one — you cannot claim both.

Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (up to $4,000)

If the data breach caused you actual, verifiable out-of-pocket losses, you can claim reimbursement up to $4,000. Covered expenses include:

• Identity theft or fraud losses directly tied to the breach
• Fees paid for credit reports, credit monitoring services, or credit freezes/unfreezes
• Costs to replace a driver’s license or government-issued ID
• Postage costs to contact banks or financial institutions by mail

Losses must have occurred between January 23, 2025, and June 22, 2026. You must submit supporting documentation — receipts, bank statements, or similar records. Personal declarations or affidavits alone do not qualify as valid documentation, though you may include them for context alongside other evidence.

Cash Payment B — No-Proof Flat Payment ($75)

If you have no documented losses or prefer a simpler process, you can claim a flat $75 cash payment with no supporting documentation required.

Credit Monitoring (Available to All Class Members)

All class members — regardless of which cash option they choose — may also enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring. This service includes $1 million in financial fraud insurance and monitors for identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and high-risk account activity.

Pro Rata Reduction Warning: The total settlement fund is capped at $1,050,000. If the combined value of all valid claims exceeds that cap, every claimant’s payment will reduce proportionally. Filing early and accurately is in your best interest.

Class Counsel will separately request up to $350,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs, plus $1,250 service awards for each of the eight named plaintiffs — both paid by Alpha Baking, not from the class settlement fund.

Step-by-Step: How to File Your Alpha Baking Claim Form

Step 1 — Visit the official claim portal at alphabakingsettlement.com/form/claim — or download a printable claim form at the same site if you prefer to file by mail.

Step 2 — Enter your personal details, including your name, mailing address, and the login information provided in your notice letter (find login info at this link).

Step 3 — Select your payment option: Cash Payment A (documented losses, up to $4,000) or Cash Payment B (flat $75, no proof required). You cannot choose both.

Step 4 — If you chose Cash Payment A, upload or attach supporting documentation — receipts, bank statements, or similar records showing your out-of-pocket losses between January 23, 2025, and June 22, 2026.

Step 5 — Optionally, enroll in the two-year CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring service on the same claim form.

Step 6 — Submit your claim online by June 22, 2026, or mail your completed, signed paper form postmarked no later than June 22, 2026, to: Alpha Baking Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes online, or 15 minutes by mail.

Important Deadlines & Dates

Milestone	Date
Data Incident Occurred	January 2025
Lawsuit Filed	2025 (Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois)
Notice Mailing Begins	April 23, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	June 22, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	June 22, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 22, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	July 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT (via Zoom)
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after Judgment becomes Final and all appeal periods expire

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?

 No. Class Counsel — Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Gary Klinger of Milberg PLLC — already represents you at no cost to you. You can file your claim directly at alphabakingsettlement.com in under 10 minutes without hiring or consulting an attorney.

Is this settlement legitimate? 

Yes. Corrine Crabtree v. Alpha Baking Co., Inc., Case No. 2025CH000063, is a court-authorized class action pending in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois. The Settlement Administrator is Simpluris, Inc., a recognized national claims administrator. You can verify the settlement and contact the administrator directly at (833) 386-6604 or via alphabakingsettlement.com.

When will I receive my payment?

 The exact payment date is TBD. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. If the Court approves the settlement and no appeals are filed, payment distribution will follow. If appeals are filed, payment will wait until they resolve. Check alphabakingsettlement.com for updates after the hearing.

What if I missed the claim deadline? 

The claim deadline is June 22, 2026. If that deadline has passed when you read this, you are no longer eligible to receive a cash payment or credit monitoring from this settlement. You may still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims unless you opted out before June 22, 2026.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Possibly. Cash payments from data breach settlements may constitute taxable income in the year received, depending on your personal situation. The settlement agreement does not provide tax guidance specific to individual claimants. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice tailored to your circumstances — this article does not constitute tax advice.

What types of information were exposed in the Alpha Baking data breach? 

The January 2025 cyberattack may have exposed a range of highly sensitive data: names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, and protected health information (PHI). The breadth of exposed data types — especially Social Security numbers and PHI — makes this a high-risk breach warranting proactive credit monitoring and fraud alerts regardless of whether you file for a cash payment.

Can I both opt out and file a claim? 

No. These are mutually exclusive options. If you opt out of the settlement by June 22, 2026, you preserve your right to sue Alpha Baking independently but you forfeit all settlement benefits, including the cash payment and credit monitoring. If you stay in the class and file a claim, you give up the right to sue Alpha Baking separately for the claims covered by this settlement.

What is the $75 flat payment and who should choose it? 

Cash Payment B is a $75 no-documentation flat payment available to any class member who received a notice letter. It requires no receipts, no proof of harm, and no explanation. It is the best option if you did not incur identifiable out-of-pocket costs from the breach but still want to receive something from the settlement fund. If you did suffer documented losses, Cash Payment A (up to $4,000 with receipts) will typically result in a higher recovery.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: alphabakingsettlement.com
• Settlement Agreement (Full Document): Available via Simpluris/Settlement Administrator
• Official Case Notice: Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement (PDF)
• Court: Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, 200 South 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement administrator website and court-authorized settlement notice on April 24, 2026. Last Updated: April 24, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.