$1.53M Hustler Hollywood FACTA Settlement, Did Your Receipt Show Too Many Card Digits? No Proof No Claim Form Needed 

The Hustler Hollywood FACTA class action settlement is a $1,530,000 consumer rights case where eligible shoppers who used a credit or debit card at a Hustler Hollywood store between October 20, 2018, and February 26, 2025, can receive a $23 cash payment and/or one year of free Equifax credit monitoring — with no claim form required. HH-Entertainment Inc. agreed to the settlement after a lawsuit alleged it printed more card digits on receipts than federal law allows. The case is pending final approval in the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Hustler Hollywood FACTA Settlement: Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$1,530,000
Claim Deadline	No claim form required — payment preference can be submitted online at hhclassaction.com
Who Qualifies	Credit or debit card purchasers at any Hustler Hollywood U.S. store between Oct. 20, 2018, and Feb. 26, 2025, whose receipt showed more than the last five card digits
Payout — Ten-Digit Class	$23 cash + one year free Equifax credit monitoring
Payout — Other Class	One year free Equifax credit monitoring only
Proof Required	Not applicable — no claim form
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved — pending final court approval
Opt-Out Deadline	July 27, 2026
Fairness Hearing	September 15, 2026
Administrator	Verita Global — P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134
Official Website	hhclassaction.com
Last Updated	May 16, 2026

Current Status of the Hustler Hollywood Settlement

• The settlement has received preliminary court approval and is now in the notice period.
• The opt-out and objection deadline is July 27, 2026.
• The Los Angeles Superior Court holds its fairness hearing on September 15, 2026 to consider final approval.
• Class members who want an electronic payment instead of a mailed check should submit their payment preference online now at the official settlement website — do not wait until after the hearing.

What Is the Hustler Hollywood Lawsuit About? Amber Manassa v. HH-Entertainment Inc., Case No. 20STCV40148

The lawsuit claims HH-Entertainment Inc. — the company that operates the Hustler Hollywood chain of adult retail stores — violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681c(g), by printing more than the last five digits of customers’ credit and debit card numbers on point-of-sale receipts.

FACTA is a federal law enacted in 2003 specifically to protect consumers from identity theft. It is an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and requires that any electronically printed receipt — cash register, self-service kiosk, or otherwise — show no more than the last five digits of a card number and must never show the card’s expiration date. The logic is simple: a receipt showing too many digits could help a thief piece together enough card information to commit identity theft or credit card fraud.

The plaintiff, Amber Manassa, filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that Hustler Hollywood’s point-of-sale system printed ten card digits — the first six and last four — which exceeds what FACTA permits. HH-Entertainment denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation. If you shopped at any Hustler Hollywood location and kept your receipt, that receipt may be exactly why you’re receiving a notice in this case.

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For context on how courts handle similar consumer fraud lawsuits involving receipt violations, the Trader Joe’s $7.4M FACTA class action settlement involved the same federal law and nearly identical allegations about ten-digit card numbers appearing on receipts.

Who Qualifies for the Hustler Hollywood FACTA Settlement?

There are two separate groups in this settlement, and your payout depends entirely on which one you fall into.

You may qualify as a Ten-Digit Class Member if:

• You used a personal credit or debit card to make a purchase at any Hustler Hollywood retail store in the United States
• Your purchase occurred between October 20, 2018, and February 26, 2025
• The printed receipt you received showed the first six and last four digits of your card number (ten digits total)

You may qualify as an Other Class Member if:

• You made a credit or debit card purchase at a Hustler Hollywood U.S. store during the same period
• Your receipt showed more than the last five card digits, but not necessarily the first six and last four

You are likely NOT included if:

• You paid with cash or a method that does not generate a card receipt
• You never shopped at a physical Hustler Hollywood retail location
• Your card purchase occurred outside the October 20, 2018 – February 26, 2025 window

Both individuals and entities can qualify. If you are unsure which category you fall into, contact the administrator at 888-808-9044 or [email protected].

The Sprouts Farmers Market $5M FACTA settlement is another active class action settlement eligibility case following the same FACTA receipt truncation rule — worth checking if you have shopped there.

How Much Can You Get from the Hustler Hollywood Settlement?

Your benefit depends on which class you belong to:

Ten-Digit Settlement Class Members receive:

• $23 cash payment
• One year of free credit monitoring from Equifax (delivered as a voucher)

Other Class Members receive:

• One year of free credit monitoring from Equifax (voucher only — no cash payment)

The total $1,530,000 fund breaks down as follows before payments reach class members:

• Settlement administration costs: Approximately $184,000
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $900,000 (subject to court approval)
• Plaintiff incentive award: Up to $10,000
• Credit monitoring and cash payments: Remainder, determined by the number of participating class members

The cash payment amount of $23 for ten-digit class members is fixed — it does not change based on the number of participants. This is a straightforward legal settlement payout with no complex pro-rata calculation for those class members.

How to Choose Your Hustler Hollywood Settlement Payment Method

No claim form is required to receive your benefit. Here is what to do:

Step 1 — Visit the official settlement website at hhclassaction.com.

Step 2 — Log in using the claim ID and PIN from your mailed or emailed settlement notice.

Step 3 — Select your preferred payment method from the available options.

Step 4 — Submit your selection. If you prefer not to act, a paper check will be mailed to your address on file.

Step 5 — Wait for the court to grant final approval after the September 15, 2026 fairness hearing.

Step 6 — Receive your payment approximately 60 days after final court approval.

Available payment options: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Amazon gift card, or paper check by mail.

Estimated time to submit a payment preference: 2–3 minutes.

Hustler Hollywood Settlement Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Class Period Begins	October 20, 2018
Class Period Ends	February 26, 2025
Settlement Agreement Signed	TBD — signed amended agreement on file with the court
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	July 27, 2026
Fairness Hearing	September 15, 2026
Expected Payment Date	TBD — approximately 60 days after final court approval; estimated late 2026 if no appeals

Frequently Asked Questions About the Hustler Hollywood FACTA Settlement

Is there a class action lawsuit against Hustler Hollywood?

 Yes. Amber Manassa v. HH-Entertainment Inc., Case No. 20STCV40148, is a class action filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging HH-Entertainment printed more than five card digits on customer receipts in violation of FACTA. The case has been settled for $1,530,000 and is awaiting final court approval.

Do I need to file a claim to receive my Hustler Hollywood settlement payment? 

No. You do not need to submit any claim form. Verita Global, the court-appointed administrator, uses existing purchase records to identify eligible class members and distributes payments automatically. You only need to act if you want to choose an electronic payment method instead of a paper check.

How do I know if I am a Ten-Digit Class Member or an Other Class Member?

 If your Hustler Hollywood receipt showed the first six and last four digits of your card number — ten digits total — you are in the Ten-Digit Class and receive a $23 cash payment plus credit monitoring. If it showed more than five digits but not that specific ten-digit format, you are in the Other Class and receive credit monitoring only.

Can I opt out of the Hustler Hollywood settlement?

 Yes, but you must act before July 27, 2026. To opt out, follow the exclusion procedure described in your official settlement notice or contact the administrator at [email protected]. Opting out means you give up your right to any settlement payment.

When will I receive my payment from the Hustler Hollywood settlement?

 Payments go out approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval. The fairness hearing is September 15, 2026. If the judge approves the settlement and no appeals are filed, payments could arrive by late 2026. Contact Verita Global at 888-808-9044 for updates.

Will the Hustler Hollywood settlement payment be taxable?

 Possibly. Payments from FACTA settlements are generally treated as statutory damages, not compensation for a documented financial loss. The IRS may consider this taxable income. Consult a tax professional about how to report your payment on your return.

Do I need a consumer rights lawyer to participate in this settlement?

 No. The settlement is automatic and requires no legal representation. However, if you believe your losses exceed what the settlement covers, a free legal consultation with a consumer rights attorney may help you understand your individual options.

Is the Hustler Hollywood settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The case is filed in Los Angeles Superior Court under Case No. 20STCV40148. The court-appointed administrator is Verita Global, a professional settlement administration firm. The only legitimate source for case documents and updates is hhclassaction.com.

Sources & References

• Official settlement website: hhclassaction.com (Verita Global, settlement administrator)
• Class notice: hhclassaction.com/media/6903566/v11_hol_notice_043026_final.pdf
• Signed amended settlement agreement: hhclassaction.com/media/6903569/manassa_v.hustler-_signed_amended_settlement_agreement.pdf
• Official settlement FAQ: hhclassaction.com/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement administrator website and court documents on May 16, 2026. Last Updated: May 16, 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.

Key verified facts:

• Case: Amber Manassa v. HH-Entertainment Inc., Case No. 20STCV40148, Los Angeles Superior Court
• Settlement: $1,530,000 — preliminarily approved
• Defendant: HH-Entertainment Inc. (d/b/a Hustler Hollywood)
• Law violated: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681c(g)
• Class period: October 20, 2018 – February 26, 2025
• Qualifying harm: Receipt printed more than the last five digits of a credit or debit card number
• Two class tiers: Ten-digit class (first 6 + last 4 digits shown) = $23 cash + 1 year Equifax credit monitoring; Other class = 1 year Equifax credit monitoring only
• No claim form required — automatic distribution; class members CAN submit payment preference online at veritaconnect.com
• Payment options: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Amazon gift card, paper check
• Opt-out deadline: July 27, 2026
• Fairness hearing: September 15, 2026
• Payout timing: ~60 days after final court approval
• Settlement fund breakdown: Administration ~$184,000; Attorney fees up to $900,000; Plaintiff incentive up to $10,000
• Administrator: Verita Global — Manassa v. HH-Entertainment Inc. Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134 | 888-808-9044 | [email protected]
• Official site: hhclassaction.com