Honey Baked Ham Data Tracking Cookie Opt Out Class Action Lawsuit, Were You Tracked Even After You Said No?

Honey Baked Ham Co. LLC is facing a class action lawsuit filed in Georgia federal court alleging that the company misled consumers into believing they could opt out of data tracking and sharing — while its website continued collecting and transmitting their personal information to third parties regardless.

Plaintiffs Cristi Colley and Nina Harris filed the case, claiming the company’s cookie banner and privacy settings created a false sense of control over personal data. No settlement has been reached. This case is in active litigation.

Quick-Facts: Honey Baked Ham Data Tracking Lawsuit

Field	Detail
Lawsuit Filed	April 10, 2026
Defendant	Honey Baked Ham Co. LLC
Alleged Violation	Federal Wiretap Act; California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA); Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA); California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)
Who Is Affected	Consumers who visited HoneyBakedHam.com and interacted with or opted out of its cookie banner
Current Court Stage	Recently filed — pre-certification, litigation phase
Court & Jurisdiction	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Case No. 1:26-cv-01979
Lead Law Firms	Herman Jones LLP; Levi & Korsinsky LLP
Next Hearing Date	TBD — no hearing has been scheduled yet at this early stage
Official Case Website	TBD — no official case website has been launched yet
Last Updated	May 11, 2026

What Is the Honey Baked Ham Lawsuit About? Colley et al. v. Honey Baked Ham Co. LLC, No. 1:26-cv-01979

The lawsuit claims that Honey Baked Ham placed cookies and other tracking tools on visitors’ devices before those visitors had any chance to interact with the site’s cookie banner or make any privacy choices. In plain terms: by the time you saw the cookie pop-up, your data was already being collected.

Even more concerning, plaintiffs allege that after users affirmatively rejected all but “strictly necessary” cookies — no matter which opt-out method they used — the website kept running tracking tools that sent user data to outside companies. This is the core of the consumer data privacy lawsuit: the opt-out button didn’t actually opt you out of anything.

The plaintiffs allege violations of the federal Wiretap Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA), and the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA). If you visited the Honey Baked Ham website as a California or Florida resident and believe your data was transmitted without your consent, this case may directly involve you. For more on how companies are being held accountable for similar practices, read our full breakdown of the Temu Data Privacy Lawsuits.

Are You Part of the Honey Baked Ham Class Action Lawsuit?

The complaint does not yet contain a formally certified class definition — that comes later in litigation. Based on what the plaintiffs have alleged, here is how to know if this case may include you:

You may be part of this class if you:

• Visited HoneyBakedHam.com and were shown a cookie consent banner
• Used the site’s opt-out tools to reject non-essential cookies, but continued browsing
• Are a resident of California or Florida during the period you visited the site
• Had your browsing data, device information, or personal data transmitted to third parties without your knowledge

You are likely NOT included if you:

• Never visited HoneyBakedHam.com or used its online store
• Accepted all cookies without attempting to opt out
• Purchased only from a physical Honey Baked Ham retail location with no website interaction

The class has not been certified yet — a judge still needs to approve that this case can proceed as a group action. Most class members do not need to take any action right now; the lawsuit is filed on your behalf automatically if you meet the criteria.

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What Are Honey Baked Ham Plaintiffs Seeking in This Lawsuit?

No settlement exists, and no dollar amount has been confirmed by the court. Here is what plaintiffs have asked for based on the statutes named in the complaint.

Under CIPA, plaintiffs can seek $5,000 per violation or three times their actual damages, whichever is greater. Under the FSCA, a plaintiff can recover liquidated damages of at least $1,000 per violation without needing to prove actual harm, plus the possibility of punitive damages and attorneys’ fees.

Plaintiffs are also seeking injunctive relief — meaning they want a court order requiring Honey Baked Ham to change how its website handles tracking and consent going forward. The compensation for damages sought here is not yet quantified; courts determine final amounts after class certification and liability findings. For context on how similar data privacy attorney-led cases have resolved, see our coverage of the Gmail Class Action Lawsuit — $425M Verdict.

What Should You Do If You Were Affected by Honey Baked Ham?

There is no claim form to file right now, and there is nothing you must do today to preserve your place in this lawsuit. Most class members are automatically included if they meet the eligibility criteria once a class is certified.

Here is what you can do right now:

• Save your records. If you created an account on HoneyBakedHam.com, ordered online, or remember interacting with a cookie consent banner, take screenshots and save any order confirmation emails. These records can establish your connection to the case.
• Monitor the court docket. The case is publicly available at PACER under Case No. 1:26-cv-01979 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
• Consult a consumer rights lawyer if you want to pursue an individual claim. Class membership is automatic, but if you believe your personal data caused you specific, documented harm, a private attorney can advise you on whether an individual action makes more sense.
• Do not file a claim yet. Any website claiming you can submit a claim right now is not the official case — no claim portal exists at this stage.

Honey Baked Ham Class Action Lawsuit Timeline

Milestone	Date
Lawsuit Filed	April 10, 2026
Class Certification Motion	TBD — not yet filed; typically filed 6–12 months after complaint
Last Major Court Ruling	TBD — case too recently filed for any rulings
Next Scheduled Hearing	TBD — no hearing date set at this stage
Expected Settlement Timeline	TBD — class action cookie-tracking cases typically take 1–3 years to resolve

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a class action lawsuit against Honey Baked Ham?

 Yes. Colley et al. v. Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC was filed on April 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Case No. 1:26-cv-01979. The lawsuit is active and in its early litigation phase.

Do I need to do anything right now to be included in the lawsuit?

 No. If you visited HoneyBakedHam.com and attempted to opt out of data tracking, you may be automatically included once a class is certified. Keep any records of your website visits or online orders, but no action is required today.

When will a settlement be reached in the Honey Baked Ham case? 

Too early to say. The case was filed in April 2026 and has not yet gone through class certification. Consumer data privacy class actions typically take one to three years to settle or go to trial. Monitor the PACER docket for updates.

Can I file my own lawsuit against Honey Baked Ham instead of joining the class action?

 Yes. You always have the right to pursue an individual claim instead of participating in the class. Consult a class action lawsuit attorney to weigh your options. Individual suits can sometimes recover more if your damages are significant and well-documented.

How will I know if the Honey Baked Ham lawsuit settles? 

The court will notify class members by mail or email once a settlement is proposed and a class is certified. You can also track updates directly on PACER or by contacting the lead law firms: Herman Jones LLP or Levi & Korsinsky LLP.

Why didn’t the opt-out actually work on the Honey Baked Ham website?

 Plaintiffs allege that Honey Baked Ham’s cookie banner and settings gave users a false sense of security — the tracking tools allegedly continued to transmit data to third parties regardless of which opt-out mechanism a user chose. Whether that constitutes a legal violation is for the court to decide.

What laws did Honey Baked Ham allegedly break? 

The complaint names four laws: the federal Wiretap Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA), and the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act. CIPA and the FSCA are at the center of a growing wave of website-tracking litigation expected to continue through 2026.

Sources & References

• Court Docket: Colley et al. v. Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-01979, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia — PacerMonitor
• Law360: Honey Baked Ham Ignores Data-Tracking Opt-Out, Suit Says — law360.com

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against official court records and publicly available case filings. Last Updated: May 11, 2026.