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Consumers who received notice that their private information may have been compromised in the Skidmore College data breach may qualify to claim up to $3,500 from a class action settlement.
Skidmore College agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the breach exposed sensitive information belonging to students, former employees and applicants. Skidmore discovered the breach in February 2023 and disclosed in in September 2023. Notices were mailed in September 2023.
Who is eligible for a Skidmore College payout?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- They reside in the United States.
- They were notified on or around September 15, 2023, via written notice or substitute notice, that their private information may have been compromised in the Skidmore College data breach.
- Those who did not receive a written notice but believe their information was involved may still qualify if they provide documentation showing they were a student, former employee or applicant of Skidmore College prior to February 15, 2023.
How much is the data breach payment?
- Reimbursement for Documented Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Class members can claim up to $3,500 for actual, unreimbursed expenses resulting from the data breach.
- Reimbursement for Attested Lost Time (part of the $3,500 cap):
- Without Documentation: Class members can claim up to four hours at $20 per hour ($80 total) for time spent addressing the incident.
- With Documentation: Class members who provide documentation can claim up to four additional hours ($80 more) for a maximum of $160 for lost time.
- Credit Monitoring: All class members can claim two years of credit monitoring protection services.
How to claim a Skidmore College class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members must file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Feb. 15, 2023.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Skidmore Settlement Administrator, PO Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Proof and documentation required
- Class members who received a Unique ID on the postcard mailed to them must provide it.
- Those who did not receive a written notice must provide non-self-prepared documentation, such as transcripts, employment records or application confirmations, showing they were a student, former employee or applicant prior to Feb. 15, 2023.
- For out-of-pocket claims, claimants must provide documentation such as receipts, statements or bills. Eligible expenses include:
- Unreimbursed bank or credit card fees
- Postage
- Gasoline for local travel
- Credit monitoring or identity theft monitoring purchased between Feb. 15, 2023, and Aug. 11, 2025
- For lost time claims, class members must provide documentation if claiming more than four hours of lost time (if claiming more than the basic attested amount)
Payout options
Eligible claimants will receive a paper check to the address provided.
Skidmore College data breach settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund covers:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $195,000
- Service awards to class representatives: $2,000 each for a total of $4,000
- Credit monitoring and identify theft protection: To be determined and depending on number of claims
- Payments to eligible claimants: The remainder of the settlement fund
Important dates
- Opt Out Deadline: July 11, 2025
- Claim Deadline: Aug. 11, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: Aug. 11, 2025
When is the Skidmore College settlement payout date?
Payments will be made within 60 days of the final approval hearing or within 30 days of all claim approvals, whichever is later.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged Skidmore College was responsible for a data breach in which an unauthorized actor accessed the college's network, deployed ransomware and obtained unauthorized access to files. The plaintiffs claimed this incident resulted in the exposure of private information.
Skidmore College denies any wrongdoing, but both parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of litigation.
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