Michigan Residents Who Shopped at Rite Aid May be Eligible For a Big Payout

Although all Rite Aid stores disappeared from Michigan last year, Michigan residents who shopped at the now-closed stores could be eligible to collect thousands of dollars.

Rite Aid has agreed to pay $6.8 million to settle a lawsuit over a data breach last year that put millions of customers' data in jeopardy.

Rite Aid Customer Data Breach

In June 2024, a ransomware attack struck Rite Aid Pharmacies across the United States and gained access to some of the company's computer systems.

According to Rite Aid, the breach was identified within 24 hours but not in time to prevent the RansomHub ransomware group from gaining access to sensitive customer data.

What Rite Aid Customer Data Was Compromised?

The HIPAA Journal reports that the stolen data was related to customers who made purchases at Rite Aid stores between June 6, 2017, and July 30, 2017.

Compromised data included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, and possibly other personal information for 2.2 million Rite Aid customers.

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A class action lawsuit alleges that the chain was negligent because it failed to deploy appropriate cybersecurity measures and delayed sending notifications to customers informing them of the breach.

Rite Aid Shoppers Owed $6.8 million After Data Breach Settlement

According to MSN, Rite Aid has agreed to pay out $6.8 million to customers whose data was compromised. Those impacted by the breach can file a claim up to $10,000, provided they present reasonable documentation such as bank statements, credit card statements, and receipts.

Those who are unable to provide proof may still qualify for compensation.

If you're a Michigan resident who shopped at Rite Aid during the time period noted above, you can file a claim by following this link. The deadline is July 7, 2025.

Rite Aid in Michigan

Although Rite Aid was able to successfully emerge from bankruptcy in 2024, the pharmacy chain closed all of its Michigan stores (and most of its Ohio stores) last year.