Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants $1.2M Data Breach Settlement
The approximately 68,500 living individuals identified on the Class List whose Private Information was determined by NWRPC's data review to have been potentially impacted.
Up to $3,000.00 for documented losses or a one-time $50.00 cash payment with no documentation required; plus three years of Credit Data Monitoring. Aggregate cap of $1,200,000.00 for Settlement Class Cash Payments.
Official site: datasettlementnwrpc.com
Who may qualify
The approximately 68,500 living individuals identified on the Class List whose Private Information was determined by NWRPC's data review to have been potentially impacted.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- April 24, 2026 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How to file this claim
- Locate your settlement notice to find your unique ID and PIN (required for the online form)
- Decide which benefit to claim: documented losses (up to the stated cap) or the flat no-documentation cash payment
- If claiming documented losses, gather receipts, bank or credit card statements, or other records showing unreimbursed expenses from the breach period
- File online at https://datasettlementnwrpc.com/form/claim using your ID and PIN, OR print and mail the PDF claim form to: NWRPC Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
- Confirm your preferred payout method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or paper check)
- Keep a copy of your submitted claim for your records
What the form asks
- — The unique ID printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (Your physical settlement notice letter)
- — The PIN printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (Your physical settlement notice letter)
- — Select either the documented-losses cash payment or the flat no-documentation cash payment (Your own decision based on whether you have supporting documentation)
- — Choose one: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or paper check (Select during the claim filing process)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- All cash payments are subject to pro rata reduction if the total claims filed exceed the aggregate settlement fund cap
- Mailed claims must be postmarked by the claim deadline; online submissions must also be completed by that same deadline
- You cannot receive both the documented-losses payment and the flat no-documentation cash payment — choose one
- You must use the unique ID and PIN from your notice to file online; without them you may need to use the mail-in form
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Optional.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Simpluris.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before April 24, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 20, 2026
Checked fields are matched against a named official source and re-checked on a schedule. We show the authority and the date, never our internal evidence link.
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Claim deadline
April 24, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
April 24, 2026 for online submissions and postmarked no later than April 24, 2026 for mail.
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Eligibility summary
The approximately 68,500 living individuals identified on the Class List whose Private Information was determined by NWRPC's data review to have been potentially impacted.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The approximately 68,500 living individuals identified on the Class List whose Private Information was determined by NWRPC's data review to have been potentially impacted.
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Proof requirement
Optional
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payment pending
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Up to $3,000.00 for documented losses or a one-time $50.00 cash payment with no documentation required; plus three years of Credit Data Monitoring. Aggregate cap of $1,200,000.00 for Settlement Class Cash Payments.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Simpluris
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
datasettlementnwrpc.com
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Shaeffer v. NWRPC, LLC, Case No. 25-2-08462-6 pending in Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington.
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Court case number
25-2-08462-6
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Shaeffer v. NWRPC, LLC, Case No. 25-2-08462-6 pending in Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington.
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Case name
Shaeffer v. NWRPC, LLC
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Shaeffer v. NWRPC, LLC, Case No. 25-2-08462-6 pending in Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington.
Common questions
Is the Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants $1.2M Data Breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants $1.2M Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris under case 25-2-08462-6 in Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington. File only through the official settlement website (datasettlementnwrpc.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 20, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
The approximately 68,500 living individuals identified on the Class List whose Private Information was determined by NWRPC's data review to have been potentially impacted.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is April 24, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants $1.2M Data Breach Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants $1.2M Data Breach Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Simpluris. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Simpluris).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 20, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 20, 2026 — Payment status updated from an official source.
- June 19, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.