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Pennsylvania State Education Association $2.5M Data Breach Settlement
Court case: Melanie Hudson, et al. v. Pennsylvania State Education Association
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) settled a data breach lawsuit over unauthorized access to its systems around July 6, 2024. Affected members could claim documented losses or a flat no-proof payment, plus two years of credit monitoring, from a fund of up to $2.5 million. The claim filing window closed on July 6, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingAll U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the unauthorized access to PSEA systems around July 6, 2024 and who received notification from PSEA; excludes governing board members, government entities, and court personnel. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the incident and who received a notification letter from PSEA, excluding governing board members, government entities, and court personnel.
- Estimated payoutUp to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or $50 alternative cash payment (no documentation required, subject to proration); plus two years of credit monitoring.
- Claim deadlineJuly 6, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredOptional
- What you needThe July 6, 2026 claim deadline has passed; no new claims are being accepted.
- CourtDauphin County Court of Common Pleas
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The unique class member ID printed on the settlement notice you received from PSEA. (Your mailed settlement notice from PSEA.)
- — The PIN printed on the settlement notice you received from PSEA. (Your mailed settlement notice from PSEA.)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- Online claims require both the class member ID AND the PIN from your notice — missing either will block submission.
- Out-of-pocket losses must be documented and unreimbursed; undocumented or already-reimbursed expenses will not qualify.
- The alternative cash payment is subject to proration based on the total number of claims filed, so the final amount may be lower than estimated.
- You cannot claim both the out-of-pocket losses payment and the alternative cash payment — choose one.
- Mailing your claim form introduces delivery risk; allow extra time before the deadline and consider online filing.
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.
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Claim deadline
July 6, 2026
The deadline to file a Claim Form is July 6, 2026.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
All U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in this incident and received notification from PSEA qualify, excluding governing board members, government entities, and court personnel.
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Proof requirement
Optional
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Final Approval Hearing: July 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET at 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
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Estimated payout
Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or $50 alternative cash payment (no documentation required, subject to proration); plus two years of credit monitoring.
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Administrator
RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
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Official claim URL
www.claimsettlementportal.com
Claimants can file online at claimsettlementportal.com/PSEA or by mail.
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Objection deadline
July 6, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
July 6, 2026
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Court
Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 2025-CV-02411, filed in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas.
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Court case number
2025-CV-02411
Case No. 2025-CV-02411, filed in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas.
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Case name
Melanie Hudson, et al. v. Pennsylvania State Education Association
Melanie Hudson, et al. v. Pennsylvania State Education Association, Case No. 2025-CV-02411, filed in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
