Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement
Verified November 15, 2026 against ccudatasettlement.comAdministrator: Simpluris, 1-(866) 675-2433Found via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Where this case stands
Accepting claims until November 19, 2026
The final approval hearing is set for November 30, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
Pending in the 1st Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo, for the State of Louisiana (No. 662980-C).
- October 20, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- November 19, 2026 · upcomingClaim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- November 30, 2026 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Carter Credit Union experienced a targeted cyberattack in June 2025 that accessed files containing private information such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, medical information, and dates of birth. Carter Credit Union denies wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continuing litigation.
Do you qualify?
Individuals identified by Carter Credit Union's records as having their private information compromised in the June 2025 data incident. Class Members may have received a previous notice directly from Carter Credit Union.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice.
Credit Monitoring
All Class Members are eligible to enroll in three years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which comes with $1 million of financial fraud insurance and includes monitoring for fraud or identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and personal information associated with high-risk transactions. Fraud resolution agents are available to help fix problems.
Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Losses
$2,500 eachClass Members who incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Incident between June 25, 2025 and November 19, 2026 can be reimbursed up to $2,500.00 for eligible expenses such as identity theft or fraud losses, credit report and credit monitoring fees, credit freeze/unfreeze fees, ID replacement costs, and postage to contact banks. Proof such as bank statements or receipts is required.
Alternative Cash Payment
$50 eachInstead of any other cash payment option, a Class Member may claim a one-time cash payment of $50.00. No proof or explanation is required to claim this payment.
Who is in the class
All persons whose PII was compromised because of the Data Incident experienced by Defendant beginning on or about June 25, 2025.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
File a claim by submitting a valid Claim Form online, by mail, or by requesting a paper copy from the Settlement Administrator. The claim deadline is November 19, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement?
- November 19, 2026. Claims are filed free at ccudatasettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement?
- No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
- What is the status of the Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement?
- Accepting claims until November 19, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for November 30, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- How long until I get paid from the Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement?
- Not before the final approval hearing on November 30, 2026; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Is the Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at ccudatasettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Carter Credit Union d/b/a Carter Federal Credit Union separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by October 20, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
- Who are the attorneys in the Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement?
- For the plaintiffs: Leigh S. Montgomery (Ellzey Kherkher Sanford Montgomery, LLP); Mariya Weekes (Milberg, PLLC). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Leigh S. MontgomeryEllzey Kherkher Sanford Montgomery, LLP3 tracked cases
- Mariya WeekesMilberg, PLLC60 tracked cases · $30.3M in disclosed settlements
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
Guides:How to tell if you qualifyHow to file a claim, and how long payment takesIs this settlement notice real, or a scam?
Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.
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