Riverside Resort & Casino in Laughlin to pay at least $1.5M to settle data breach class action
Nevada's Riverside Resort & Casino has agreed to a settlement of at least $1.5 million over a July 2024 cyberattack that affected an estimated 51,000 people. Claims must be filed by January 4, 2027.
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The Riverside Resort & Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit tied to a cyberattack on the property. Under the deal, the casino will pay no less than $1.5 million, and the group of affected individuals is estimated at more than 51,000 people.
The suit centers on an attack in July 2024 that allegedly exposed sensitive personal data held by Riverside Resort and Casino Inc. and Riverside Resort and Casino LLC. Plaintiffs argued the companies did not put adequate safeguards in place. The information said to be compromised included addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers and financial account details. Riverside denies wrongdoing and says it settled to avoid the risk and expense of prolonged litigation.
People who received a notice that their data may have been affected can seek compensation. Class members with documented out-of-pocket losses may be reimbursed up to $3,000. Covered costs include losses from identity theft or fraud, credit report and monitoring fees, the replacement of identification documents, and postage for correspondence with financial institutions. Those who cannot provide proof may receive a flat $50, or $75 if they live in California. Attorney fees are capped at $500,000.
Members may also claim up to three hours of lost time at $20 per hour, for a maximum of $60. Qualifying activities include researching the breach, changing passwords and checking for suspicious activity. This amount counts toward the $3,000 limit on out-of-pocket expenses.
Although Riverside has committed to a minimum of $1.5 million, the portion that can be paid out in cash to claimants totals $1 million. If approved claims exceed the available fund, payments will be reduced proportionally among eligible class members. The deadline to submit a claim is January 4, 2027.
Separately, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has reported that statewide gaming revenue was flat in September.
Based on reporting by GamblingNews.