PSEA data breach
PSEA union data breach settlement offering up to $5,000 for documented losses or $50 without proof, plus two years of credit monitoring.
Settlement Class Members who submit a Valid Claim can receive two years of credit monitoring, plus either up to $5,000 for documented Out-of-Pocket Losses, or an Alternative Cash Payment of $50 that is subject to proration based on the number of Valid Claims received. Out-of-Pocket Losses require documentation and are not to exceed $5,000 per Settlement Class Member; Alternative Cash Payment claimants do not need supporting documentation and cannot also file for Out-of-Pocket Expenses.
Who may qualify
You qualify if your information was compromised in the July 2024 PSEA data breach and you received breach notification around March 18, 2025 (covers 517,487+ individuals). Excludes PSEA board members, government entities, and court personnel.
Individuals whose private information was potentially compromised in the July 6, 2024 data breach and received notification on or around March 18, 2025. Excludes board members, government entities, and court personnel.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- July 6, 2026
- Exclusion deadline
- July 6, 2026
- Objection deadline
- July 6, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Need: receipts or bank statements proving out-of-pocket losses, OR you can claim $50 without documentation (subject to proration).
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 RG/2 Claims Administration.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before July 6, 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 13, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 13, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 9, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 13, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 13, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 9, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 13, 2026
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Claim deadline
July 6, 2026
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Claim Forms must be submitted online by July 6, 2026, if mailed, postmarked no later than July 6, 2026.
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Eligibility summary
The Settlement Class includes all natural persons in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident, including those who were sent a notification from PSEA on or around March 18, 2025. Exclusions include governing board members of PSEA, governmental entities, and the Court, presiding judges, their immediate family, and Court staff.
Verified Jun 9, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Optional
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Settlement Class Members who submit a Valid Claim can receive two years of credit monitoring, plus either up to $5,000 for documented Out-of-Pocket Losses, or an Alternative Cash Payment of $50 that is subject to proration based on the number of Valid Claims received. Out-of-Pocket Losses require documentation and are not to exceed $5,000 per Settlement Class Member; Alternative Cash Payment claimants do not need supporting documentation and cannot also file for Out-of-Pocket Expenses.
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
RG/2 Claims Administration
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.claimsettlementportal.com
Verified Jun 9, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
July 6, 2026
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Objections must be postmarked no later than July 6, 2026.
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Opt-out deadline
July 6, 2026
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Your request to exclude yourself must be received no later than July 6, 2026.
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Court case number
2025-CV-02411
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Melanie Hudson, et al. v. Pennsylvania State Education Association
Verified Jun 13, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Individuals whose private information was potentially compromised in the July 6, 2024 data breach and received notification on or around March 18, 2025. Excludes board members, government entities, and court personnel.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is July 6, 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: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will PSEA data breach pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official PSEA data breach claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, RG/2 Claims Administration. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What data was exposed in the PSEA breach?
Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account information, health records, and credentials. The breach occurred on or around July 6, 2024 and was announced March 18, 2025, affecting 517,487 individuals.
Do I have to prove losses to get money?
No. You can claim $50 without any documentation (though this amount may be reduced proportionally if many people claim). OR you can claim up to $5,000 if you have receipts/statements proving out-of-pocket expenses from the breach.
What is the deadline to file?
July 6, 2026 (postmarked if mailed). File online at https://www.claimsettlementportal.com/PSEA or mail your claim form.
What expenses qualify for the up-to-$5,000 payment?
Identity theft costs, credit monitoring fees, and other incident-related expenses incurred between July 6, 2024 and March 18, 2026 that are fairly traceable to the data breach. You must provide documentation like receipts or bank statements.
Do I get credit monitoring even if I don't claim cash?
Yes. All class members are eligible for two years of complimentary credit monitoring services, regardless of whether they claim cash compensation.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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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 13, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.
- June 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 9, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.