Seattle and Federal Way Schools Data Breach Settlement
Seattle and Federal Way Schools Data Breach Settlement
Accepting Submissions
The lawsuit, Fitch v. Seattle Public Schools, alleges that personal information Seattle Public Schools and Federal Way Public Schools gave to their vendor, Carruth Compliance Consulting, was compromised in a December 2024 cyberattack that Carruth disclosed in January 2025. The school districts deny all claims and any wrongdoing. The proposed $300,000 settlement lets you claim up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses and a pro rata cash payment of up to $599, which may be lower depending on the number of valid claims.
Claims are due December 2, 2026. The deadline to opt out or object is November 2, 2026. The court has not granted final approval and will hold a final fairness hearing on December 18, 2026.
Eligibility
You may qualify if Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools gave your personal information to Carruth Compliance Consulting and it was compromised in the data breach Carruth disclosed in January 2025. Directors and officers of either district are excluded. You must file a claim to get paid.
Seattle or Federal Way Public Schools gave your information to Carruth Compliance Consulting
Your information was compromised in the breach Carruth disclosed in January 2025
Documented loss claims up to $5,000 need third-party records such as receipts
You file a claim by December 2, 2026
A claim form is required, and payment is not automatic. The court has not granted final approval, and the hearing is set for December 18, 2026. The cash payment of up to $599 is pro rata and can be lower depending on the number of valid claims.
FAQ
Our mission is to help people get the compensation they deserve. We are providing this information and a direct link to the official site to ensure you don't miss out on money you may be owed. However, this will mean that claims submitted for this settlement will not be reviewed, monitored, or have additional support from ClaimsHero.
No. For this claim, we are directing you to the official claims administrator website. There are no fees from ClaimsHero. This is different from our full-service representation campaigns, where we work on a contingency basis, review and monitor the status of your claim, and only get paid if your claim is successful.
Our goal is to raise awareness and guide you to the official claims website. We do not review your claim, handle your documents, monitor the status of your claim, contact you if there are any needed revisions or updates, or represent you in this specific matter. Our goal is to ensure you are provided a path to make your claim.
You must file your claim directly on the official settlement website, which is managed by the court-appointed claims administrator. The only place to submit your claim is through the link provided above.
All questions about your claim must be directed to the claims administrator. Because we simply provide a path to the claims administrator’s website to submit, our support team does not have access to your submission details. You can find their contact information on the official website through the link provided above.
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Claims are due December 2, 2026. Gather receipts or statements first if you are claiming out-of-pocket losses.
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