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Status: 8 lawsuits filed, no settlement · Updated 2026-10-15
At least eight proposed class action lawsuits were filed against Applebee's franchisee Apple American Group in Ohio federal courts after a data breach discovered on April 9, 2026.
The complaints allege the franchisee failed to protect current and former employees' private information. The company has not admitted wrongdoing.
Current and former Applebee's employees whose information was maintained by the franchisee and compromised in the breach.
Allegations described here are the plaintiffs' claims as reported; no court has ruled on them and no settlement exists. This page is information, not legal advice.