Customers Sue Darden Restaurants Over Information On Receipts

Co-authored by Leah Garner.

A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Darden Restaurants, Inc. ("Darden"), alleging that Darden violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ("FACTA").

Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged that Darden, which includes Olive Garden among its restaurant chains, violated FACTA by printing the full expiration date on credit card receipts, allowing potential identity thieves to readily discern whether the card is still active and narrow their focus to more viable targets. Plaintiffs alleged they suffered actual harm by asserting that they are now "burdened with elevated risks of identity theft" and because a "portion of the sale from the credit or debit transaction is intended to protect consumer data." The plaintiffs are seeking statutory damages and injunctive relief.