Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement
$50–$5,100
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What happened
University of St. Thomas experienced an unauthorized data breach between July 25, 2025 and August 12, 2025 that compromised personal information including credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security Numbers, passports, licenses, work account logins and passwords, home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and other confidential documents. UST denies any wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who resides in the United States and received a notice letter from University of St. Thomas indicating their personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident that occurred between July 25, 2025 and August 12, 2025.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Ordinary Losses Reimbursement
$500 eachReimbursement for up to $500 per person for ordinary out-of-pocket expenses fairly traceable to the Data Incident, including professional fees, credit-related costs, and miscellaneous expenses, with third-party documentation required.
Extraordinary Losses Reimbursement
$4,500 eachReimbursement for up to $4,500 per person for actual, documented, unreimbursed monetary losses from fraud or identity theft caused by the Data Incident, with third-party documentation required and exhaustion of insurance required.
Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection
Three years of one-bureau credit monitoring and identity theft protection services with at least $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance available to all class members who elect this benefit.
Alternative Cash Payment
$50 eachAn alternative flat cash payment of $50 available to class members in lieu of submitting claims for documented out-of-pocket expense reimbursement or credit monitoring.
Security Improvements
UST will implement and maintain various security-related improvements for one year after final approval of the Settlement, with costs paid by UST separately from other settlement benefits.
Who is in the class
You are included in the Settlement if you reside in the United States and were mailed a Notice Letter by UST that your Personal Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident which occurred between July 25, 2025 and August 12, 2025.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form online at the settlement website or mail it postmarked no later than September 28, 2026. You can claim reimbursement for documented losses (up to $500 for ordinary losses, $4,500 for extraordinary losses, $100 for sensitive personal information losses), three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, or a $50 alternative cash payment.
Common questions
- How much does the Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $50–$5,100. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 28, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at ustdatasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 5, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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