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Strategic Education Data Breach Class Action

Last verified September 19, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This case was recently filed and is being litigated — the claims below are allegations, not proven facts, and there is no settlement, claim form, or payout yet. Watch the case (right) and we'll email you when it moves, including if it settles and a claim process opens.

What happened

This proposed class action alleges that Strategic Education, Inc. suffered a data breach affecting personal information of consumers or account holders. The lawsuit seeks to represent individuals whose data was compromised in the breach, apparently alleging negligence, breach of contract, violation of privacy laws, and related consumer protection claims.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Strategic Education Data Breach Class Action case?
No. This case has been filed and is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. Many class actions are dismissed or never certified, so a case being filed does not mean anyone will be paid. If it settles and a claim process opens, that will be announced by a court-appointed settlement administrator.
Where is the Strategic Education Data Breach Class Action case being heard?
The case is before the District Court, E.D. Virginia, case number 1:26-cv-01526. Everything alleged in the complaint is an allegation, not a proven fact.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Andrew Sheridan(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Stephanie Washam(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Debra Vaquera(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Linda Wethington(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Samantha Rognlien(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Richard Serrato(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Kelisha Blakeney(Consolidated Plaintiff)
  • Leslie Violet Pineda-Arellano(Consolidated Plaintiff)

+ 9 more

Defendants

  • Strategic Education, Inc.

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