Academy Mortgage Corporation Data Breach Class Action Settlement
People notified that their personal information may have been affected by Academy Mortgage's March 2023 data incident can claim loss reimbursement, cash payments, and credit monitoring. The claim deadline is January 27, 2027.
Settlement fund
$1,995,000
Total settlement fund
Top payout
Up to $3,000
Losses up to $3,000, plus pro rata cash and 3 years credit monitoring
Claim deadline
Jan 27, 2027
76 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Jan 27, 2027.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- All living persons residing in the United States who were notified by Academy Mortgage that their Personal Information may have been impacted by the Data Incident.
- Excluded: Defendant, any entity in which Defendant has a controlling interest, and Defendant's officers, directors, legal representatives, successors, subsidiaries, and assigns.
- Excluded: Any judge, justice, or judicial officer presiding over the matter, their immediate families and judicial staff.
- Excluded: Individuals who make a timely Request for Exclusion.
- Excluded: The attorneys representing the Settling Parties in the Litigation.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact the Settlement Administrator (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC) at (833) 453-2018, Stern, et al. v. Academy Mortgage Corporation c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC P.O. Box 225391 New York, NY 10150-5391, or visit academymortgagesettlement.com.
What happened
In or around March 2023, there was potential unauthorized access to Academy Mortgage's computer systems. Personal Information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial account information, may have been accessed and taken.
The defendant denies any wrongdoing. No court has decided who is right.
How to file a claim
1. Confirm you are eligible
All living persons residing in the United States who were notified by Academy Mortgage that their Personal Information may have been impacted by the Data Incident.
2. Gather what you need
Documented losses: attest the losses were incurred as a result of the Data Incident and provide reasonable third-party documentation (e.g., telephone records, correspondence, receipts). Pro Rata Cash Payment: no documentation required; California residents seeking the double payment must provide proof of California residency (a sworn attestation is enough). Credit monitoring: no proof stated.
3. Choose your benefits
Reimbursement for Documented Losses: Up to $3,000 (proof required). Pro Rata Cash Payment: Pro rata share. Pro Rata Cash Payment for California residents (proof of residency; sworn attestation suffices): Double the pro rata share (proof required). Credit Monitoring: Three (3) years of credit monitoring.
4. File online or by mail
Submit a Claim Form online by clicking the Submit Claim button on the Settlement Website, or by mail to the Claims Administrator, with any necessary supporting documentation, by January 27, 2027. Open the claim form.
Key dates
- Dec 28, 2026Opt-out & objection deadlineUpcoming
- Jan 27, 2027Claim filing deadlineUpcoming
- Mar 31, 2027Final Fairness Hearing (10:30 a.m. MT)Upcoming
- TBD after final approvalPayments issued to claimantsPending
Where the money is going
This is a common fund settlement: Academy Mortgage pays $1,995,000 into a non-reversionary Settlement Fund. The fund first pays claims administration costs, taxes, any Court-approved service awards, and attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. The remaining Net Settlement Fund pays valid claims in this order: credit monitoring, documented losses, then Pro Rata Cash Payments, with California residents receiving double the pro rata amount. Leftover money is redistributed to pro rata claimants who cashed their checks if the average check would be at least $3.00; otherwise it goes to the nonprofit "and Justice for all," and none reverts to Academy Mortgage.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. If valid documented loss claims exceed the remaining Net Settlement Fund, those payments will be reduced pro rata and no Pro Rata Cash Payments will be made.
Common questions
How much can I get?
Settlement Class Members may claim up to $3,000 for documented unreimbursed losses and a one-time pro rata cash payment whose amount will be determined based on the number of Valid Claims submitted; California residents are eligible for double the Pro Rata Cash Payment.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
No documentation is required to claim the Pro Rata Cash Payment, but reimbursement for documented losses requires an attestation and reasonable third-party documentation supporting the losses.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
Claim Forms must be submitted online by January 27, 2027, 11:59 p.m. MT, or postmarked by mail on or before Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
Who is included in the Settlement?
The Settlement Class consists of all living persons residing in the United States who were notified by Defendant that their Personal Information may have been impacted by the Data Incident.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Academy Mortgage Corporation, Kroll Settlement Administration LLC (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Brittany Resch of Strauss Borrelli PLLC, Anthony L. Parkhill of Barnow and Associates, P.C., and Andrew W. Ferich of Ahdoot & Wolfson, PC. The case is Stern, et al. v. Academy Mortgage Corporation, Case No. 2:24-cv-00015-DBB-DAO, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Utah before the Honorable David Barlow. Class representatives are Lazaro Stern, Celeste Allen, Lisa Kucherry, Peter Smith, Sharon Thompson, and Charly Bates. Defendant denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
