Have you stayed updated with our recent breakdowns of the Sutter Health billing settlement or the Sur La Table data breach case? If so, you already know that Sparrow is the go-to guide for navigating class action claims. Now we turn to a case with real impact on job seekers and nonprofit service users: MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries has agreed to a class action settlement over a March 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive consumer data.
If you received a notice letter regarding this breach, your personal details—like Social Security numbers, health information, or contact data—may have been compromised. But there’s good news: you could be eligible for up to $5,500 in reimbursements, free credit monitoring, and other benefits under this settlement.
In this article, we’ll walk you through everything: background of the breach, eligibility criteria, benefit details, deadlines, and how Sparrow helps you file your claim accurately and effortlessly.
When goodwill turned into risk: What happened in the MERS Missouri breach?
MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals find employment, experienced a data breach in March 2023. According to the class action lawsuit, the organization failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information.
The compromised data includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Contact information
- Potentially other personal and financial data
The breach was discovered in the spring of 2023, and notification letters were sent to affected individuals. Plaintiffs allege that MERS Missouri Goodwill failed to adequately secure their information, exposing them to risks of identity theft and financial fraud.
While the nonprofit has not admitted any wrongdoing, it agreed to pay an undisclosed settlement amount to resolve the class action lawsuit. The settlement provides compensation for documented losses, time spent dealing with the breach, and ongoing protection.
Who’s Eligible for the Settlement
You may be eligible for compensation if:
- Your personal data was compromised in the March 2023 MERS Missouri Goodwill data breach
- You received a breach notification letter or email from MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries
What You Can Get from the Settlement
The class action settlement provides several forms of relief:
- Ordinary losses: Up to $500 for expenses such as fraud, credit monitoring, professional fees, and related costs
- Lost time reimbursement: Up to $100 for 4 hours of time spent at $25/hour
- Extraordinary losses: Up to $5,000 for severe, documented financial impacts directly tied to the breach
- Alternative payment: A flat $50 cash payment if you opt out of other benefits
- Credit Monitoring: All class members can receive two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection
Total maximum compensation = $5,500
Required Documentation
To file a valid claim, you may need:
- Receipts or bills for covered expenses
- Statements or letters showing unreimbursed fraud
- Documentation linking identity theft to the breach
- A copy of your notice letter from MERS Missouri Goodwill
- Notes or logs of time spent addressing breach-related issues
If you need help gathering proof, Sparrow’s experts can assist you with pulling statements and verifying details.
How to File a Claim with Sparrow
Avoid the stress of paperwork by letting Sparrow help:
- Visit the official site: MERSMOGoodwillSettlement.com to check out the official FAQs.
- Collect your documentation for losses or lost time
- Go to Sparrow’s Claim Assistance page and complete the intake form
- Upload what you have—Sparrow will handle the rest
Important Deadlines
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| File a claim | July 7, 2025 |
| Exclude or object | June 6, 2025 |
| Final approval hearing | July 10, 2025 |
Case Snapshot
- Case Name: Rayburn, et al. v. MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries, Case No. 2522-CC00257 (Circuit Court, St. Louis)
- Settlement Website: MERSMOGoodwillSettlement.com
- Claims Administrator: MERS Missouri Goodwill Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
Email: MERSMOGoodwill@rg2claims.com | Phone: 800-339-7431
Conclusion
When your personal data is exposed by an organization you trusted, the consequences can be frustrating, expensive, and invasive. The MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries data breach class action settlement seeks to address that harm by providing real remedies—from out-of-pocket reimbursements to credit protection.
With up to $5,500 in available compensation, two years of identity monitoring, and a simple flat payment option, the settlement ensures that those affected by the breach have a clear path to relief. Just make sure to act before July 7, 2025.
Start your claim with Sparrow today and take back control. For more class action updates, visit our Class Action News page—because your data deserves protection, even when others fail to provide it.