Riverside Casino Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for at Least $1.5 Million
Nevada's Riverside Resort & Casino has agreed to settle a class action over a cyberattack that allegedly took place two years ago, paying at least $1.5 million. The company denied the allegations but chose to settle to avoid the lengthy costs and risks of the lawsuit.
Riverside Resort & Casino in Nevada has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over a cyberattack that allegedly took place two years ago. The casino will pay at least $1.5 million to more than 51,000 people who were reportedly affected. The company denied the allegations but chose to settle to avoid the lengthy costs and risks of the lawsuit.
According to the complaint, a targeted attack in July 2024 gained access to sensitive personal information held by Riverside Resort and Casino Inc. and Riverside Resort and Casino LLC. The complaint also alleges that the company did not take adequate measures to protect this information. The data allegedly exposed includes addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers and financial account information.
People who were reportedly affected by the 2024 data breach will be able to claim reimbursement. Documented out-of-pocket expenses will be paid up to $3,000. If no documentation is provided, the payment will be $50, or $75 for residents of California. Lost time can be claimed at $20 per hour for up to three hours, and this amount, together with the $60 cap, will fall within the $3,000 limit. Attorney fees are capped at $500,000.
The total amount payable in cash is limited to $1 million. If the total of approved claims exceeds the fund, payments will be reduced proportionally among eligible class members. The deadline for filing claims is January 4, 2027.
In another story from Nevada, new data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board shows that the state's gaming revenue remained unchanged in September.
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