OpenSome proof2 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to claim the Seattle Public Schools settlement before Dec 2, 2026
Who qualifies for the Seattle and Federal Way Public Schools Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (cash payment; see official notice), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 2, 2026.
Potential payout
Cash payment; see official notice
Deadline
Dec 2, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Employees of two Washington school districts alleged their data was exposed in a December 2024 cyberattack on Carruth Compliance Consulting, a third-party retirement plan vendor. The districts settled without admitting wrongdoing.
The case is Fitch, et al. v. Seattle Public Schools, et al. in the Superior Court of Washington, King County.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Seattle Public Schools.
Who qualifies
Current and former employees of Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools whose information was involved in the Carruth data security incident.
The class period is Breach Dec 2024. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Payments are cash payment; see official notice.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
A claim form is required. The long-form notice on the official site lists the cash tiers and which need documentation.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
Submit the claim form online by December 2, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline was November 2, 2026. The fairness hearing is December 18, 2026.
The deadline is Dec 2, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Dec 18, 2026. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 2, 2026 · 22 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 2, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Dec 18, 2026
- Class period
- Breach Dec 2024
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Seattle Public Schools settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the Superior Court of Washington, King County. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Seattle Public Schools and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.