Pennsylvania State Education Association $2.5M Data Breach Settlement

Individuals who received a notice stating a data incident announced by the Pennsylvania State Education Association in March 2025 may have compromised their private information could qualify to submit a claim to receive up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

PSEA agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to use reasonable data security measures, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive personal information. The cybersecurity incident impacted personal and protected health information belonging to 517,487 people.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals whose private information the data breach that occurred on or around July 6, 2024, which PSEA announced on or about March 18, 2025, potentially compromised.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Cash payment for out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 per person for documented, unreimbursed expenses that are fairly traceable to the data breach. Eligible expenses include costs related to identity theft, credit report fees, notary or postage costs and credit monitoring purchased between July 6, 2024, and March 18, 2026.
• Alternative cash payment: Class members who do not submit an out-of-pocket losses claim can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment estimated at $50. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the number of claims filed.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of credit monitoring, including proactive credit and identity monitoring, personalized recovery assistance and reimbursement for certain expenses.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: PSEA Data Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479

The claim deadline is July 6, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• All claims require the class member ID from the settlement notice the class member received. Online claims also require the PIN from the same notice.
• Out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, such as receipts, invoices, credit card or bank statements, showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges and any other proof of identity theft or fraud.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$2.5 million settlement fund breakdown

The $2,500,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $833,333.33
• Service awards to class representatives: $1,500 each; $500 for certain other plaintiffs
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by total number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: July 6, 2026
• Deadline to opt out: July 6, 2026
• Final approval (fairness) hearing: July 27, 2026

When is the PSEA data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments and credit monitoring information to approved claimants after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit claimed unauthorized access to PSEA’s systems in July 2024 led to the exposure of sensitive personal information. The plaintiffs alleged that PSEA failed to implement reasonable data security measures, resulting in the data incident.

PSEA denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of further litigation.

Sources

1. Settlement website notice
2. Settlement website
3. Settlement agreement