Carruth Data Breach Class Action Settlement
People whose personal information Seattle or Federal Way Public Schools gave to vendor Carruth, compromised in its December 2024 cyber incident, can claim documented losses and a cash payment. The claim deadline is December 2, 2026.
Settlement fund
$300,000
Total settlement fund
Top payout
Up to $5,000 + $599 cash
Reduced pro rata if claims, fees and costs exceed the Settlement Fund
Claim deadline
Dec 2, 2026
21 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Dec 2, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- All individuals whose personal information was provided by Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools to Carruth Compliance Consulting, Inc. and was compromised in the data breach Carruth disclosed in January 2025. This includes current and former employees of the two school districts.
- Excluded: Directors or officers of Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools.
- Excluded: Government entities.
- Excluded: The Judge assigned to the Action, the Judge's immediate family, and Court staff.
- Excluded: Individuals who timely opt out of the Settlement.
- Excluded: Anyone found guilty of, or pleading nolo contendere to, criminal activity connected to the Data Security Incident.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact the Settlement Administrator (Angeion Group) at 1-844-938-4308, info@CarruthSettlement.com, Fitch, et al. v. Seattle Public Schools and Federal Way Public Schools c/o Claims Administrator 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210 Philadelphia, PA 19103, or visit carruthsettlement.com.
What happened
In December 2024, a cyber incident hit Carruth, the third-party retirement plan vendor for Seattle Public Schools and Federal Way Public Schools. The incident may have affected personal information of the districts' current and former employees. The Defendants deny wrongdoing.
How to file a claim
1. Confirm you are eligible
All individuals whose personal information was provided by Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools to Carruth Compliance Consulting, Inc. and was compromised in the data breach Carruth disclosed in January 2025. This includes current and former employees of the two school districts.
2. Gather what you need
Out-of-pocket losses (up to $5,000 combined) require third-party documentation, such as receipts, showing unreimbursed losses incurred on or after December 19, 2024 that are fairly traceable to the Data Security Incident. Self-prepared documents alone are not enough. For credit monitoring, send either a receipt for a one-year subscription, or at least three consecutive monthly receipts plus an attestation. The pro rata cash payment is elected on the form.
3. Choose your benefits
Compensation for Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000 (proof required). Pro Rata Cash Payment: Up to $599.
4. File online or by mail
File a Claim Form online, which is the fastest way, by December 2, 2026. You can also download the Claim Form and mail it, postmarked by December 2, 2026, to the Claims Administrator. You can request a paper Claim Form by phone, email, or mail. To file online, enter the Notice ID and Confirmation Code from your personalized notice. If you did not receive a notice, choose the option to fill out a Claim Form without one. Open the claim form.
Key dates
- Nov 2, 2026Opt-out & objection deadlinePassed
- Dec 2, 2026Claim filing deadlineUpcoming
- Dec 18, 2026Final Fairness Hearing (8:30 a.m. PT)Upcoming
- TBD after final approvalPayments issued to claimantsPending
Where the money is going
This is a non-reversionary common fund settlement of $300,000 paid by Defendants Seattle Public Schools and Federal Way Public Schools. The Settlement Fund pays valid claims, claims administration costs, any Court-approved service awards, and any attorneys' fees and expenses awarded by the Court. Class members can claim documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000 and a pro rata cash payment of up to $599, which may be less depending on the number of valid claims. If total payments and costs exceed the fund, all class member payments are reduced on a pro rata basis.
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. Depending on the number of Valid Claims submitted, the ultimate Pro Rata Cash Payment may be less than $599.
Common questions
How much can I get?
Class Members may submit claims for compensation for Out-of-Pocket Losses up to $5,000 and a Pro Rata Cash Payment up to $599. Depending on the number of Valid Claims submitted, the ultimate Pro Rata Cash Payment may be less than $599.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Settlement Class Members claiming Out-of-Pocket Losses must submit third-party documentation supporting their claims. Self-prepared documents such as handwritten receipts are, by themselves, insufficient to receive reimbursement. All Settlement Class Members may elect the Pro Rata Cash Fund Payment regardless of whether they make a claim for Out-of-Pocket Losses.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
Online claims must be submitted by December 2, 2026. Mailed claims must be postmarked no later than December 2, 2026; if a mailed claim is not postmarked, it will be deemed timely if received within seven days of December 2, 2026.
What if I did not receive a notice?
The online claim login asks for a Notice ID and Confirmation Code, but it also offers an option for people who did not receive a notice and need to fill out a Claim Form. To verify class membership, the Claim Form asks for the unique identifier from the mailed Notice, or the name and physical address the July 2025 notice letter was issued to. You may also request a Claim Form from the Claims Administrator by calling toll-free 1-844-938-4308 or emailing info@CarruthSettlement.com.
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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 Seattle Public Schools and Federal Way Public Schools, Angeion Group (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel M. Anderson Berry, Brook E. Garberding, and Gregory Haroutunian of Emery Reddy, PC. The case is Fitch, et al. v. Seattle Public Schools, et al., Case No. 25-2-04060-7 SEA, pending in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County before the Honorable Tenaya Scheinman. Class representatives are Benjamin Fitch, Jordan Aronson, and Kathryn Royse. Defendants deny wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
