NWRPC Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Approximately 68,500 individuals whose private information was potentially impacted in the August 2024 NWRPC cyberattack.
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Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the NWRPC settlement if you:
- Were identified on NWRPC’s Class List as someone whose private information was potentially impacted in the August 2024 targeted cyberattack on NWRPC’s computer systems
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the NWRPC Data Breach settlement:
Claim Online
Visit the settlement website at https://datasettlementnwrpc.com/ and submit your Claim Form online.
Claim by Mail
Print the Claim Form from the settlement website, complete it, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator with any required supporting documentation.
What to Include
Provide proof of membership in the class, such as documentation showing you were affected by the data breach. Check the settlement website for specific documentation requirements.
You can claim $50 without any proof of losses. If you incurred documented out-of-pocket losses due to the data incident between August 31, 2024 and April 24, 2026 (such as identity theft, credit monitoring fees, or ID replacement costs), you can claim up to $3,000 with proof like receipts.
Settlement Payout
NWRPC settlement payments are up to $3,000 for documented losses or a flat $50 without proof. Payments will be distributed after the Court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved. You may also receive three years of credit data monitoring at no cost.
- Attorneys’ Fees and Costs: Up to $400,000
- Service Awards: $2,500 per Class Representative (3 representatives = $7,500 total)
- Cash Payments Cap: $1,200,000
Settlement Documents
Background of the Lawsuit
In August 2024, NWRPC experienced a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems. The attack potentially compromised private information including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers for approximately 68,500 individuals.
Class representatives Tera Shaeffer, Jennifer Lehuta, and Hannah Mead filed a class action lawsuit challenging NWRPC’s data security practices. NWRPC denies wrongdoing and the Court has not ruled in favor of either party. The parties agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and provide benefits to affected individuals.
The settlement provides affected individuals with up to three years of credit data monitoring and cash payments of either up to $3,000 for documented losses or a flat $50 without proof. Visit the official settlement website for more information.
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