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Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools Data Breach Settlement (Carruth Compliance Consulting): who may qualify and how to file a claim (deadline 2026-12-02)
File your claim by 2026-12-02
Anyone whose personal information was passed by Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools to Carruth Compliance Consulting and was exposed in the breach Carruth reported in January 2025 is part of the settlement class. The case centers on current and former employees of the two school districts, whose data may have been affected through their retirement plan vendor.
“This lawsuit concerns the cyber incident perpetrated against Defendants’ third-party retirement plan vendor Carruth in December 2024 that may have impacted personal information of SPS’ and FWPS’ current and former employees.”
— from the official Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools Data Breach Settlement (Carruth Compliance Consulting) notice, www.carruthsettlement.com
Who may qualify
Anyone whose personal information was passed by Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools to Carruth Compliance Consulting and was exposed in the breach Carruth reported in January 2025 is part of the settlement class. (official notice)
The case centers on current and former employees of the two school districts, whose data may have been affected through their retirement plan vendor. (official notice)
Filing is free. You never pay to submit a claim; be wary of anyone who asks you to.
File on the official settlement site (www.carruthsettlement.com). ClaimFinder links you straight to it.
Submit before the 2026-12-02 deadline.
Keep any confirmation number the administrator gives you.
Who qualifies for the Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools Data Breach Settlement (Carruth Compliance Consulting)?
Anyone whose personal information was passed by Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools to Carruth Compliance Consulting and was exposed in the breach Carruth reported in January 2025 is part of the settlement class. The case centers on current and former employees of the two school districts, whose data may have been affected through their retirement plan vendor.
What is the deadline to file a claim in the Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools Data Breach Settlement (Carruth Compliance Consulting)?
Claims must be filed by 2026-12-02. File before that date on the official settlement site.
What is the official site for the Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools Data Breach Settlement (Carruth Compliance Consulting)?
The official settlement site is www.carruthsettlement.com. Always file directly on the official site, never through a third party.