MySchoolBucks Program Fees Settlement
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What happened
Heartland Payment Systems charged "Program Fees" every time users uploaded money to the MySchoolBucks website to purchase school lunches. Plaintiffs claim Heartland was not legally allowed to charge these fees, causing MySchoolBucks users to pay more than they should have. Heartland denies any wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who used credit or debit cards to upload money to MySchoolBucks to purchase school lunches between June 18, 2013 and July 31, 2019, and uploaded money on or after January 1, 2015.
Who is in the class
The Settlement Class includes everyone who used credit or debit cards to upload money to MySchoolBucks to purchase school lunches between June 18, 2013 and July 31, 2019, and whose last transaction was on or after January 1, 2015.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim by August 20, 2025 on the settlement website. You only need to submit one Claim one time to receive payment. Follow the instructions on the website to submit your Claim.
Common questions
- How much does the MySchoolBucks Program Fees Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $18.3M. 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 MySchoolBucks Program Fees Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 20, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the MySchoolBucks Program Fees Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Eisner Advisory Group LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at msbfeesettlement.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 MySchoolBucks Program Fees 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 September 25, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- James Eke
- Allen Call
- Nancy Murrey-Settle
- Max Story
Defendants
- Heartland Payment Systems, LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Sarah D. ZandiLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Reilly Todd StolerLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein. LLP
- Lisa R. ConsidineNagel Rice, LLP
- Jacob H. PolinLevin Law PA
- David J. DiSabatoNagel Rice, LLP
- Matthew T. PetersonConsumer Law Advocate, PLLC
- Kenneth S. ByrdLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Jonathan D. SelbinLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Jason LichtmanLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
- Erika Roxanne WillisVarnell & Warwick, P.A.
- Andrew R. KaufmanGirard Sharp LLP
- Steven Thomas Simmons , Jr.
- Stephanie GlabersonPublic Justice PC
- Jennifer D. BennettPublic Justice PC
- Janet R. VarnellVarnell and Warwick PA
- Brian W. WarwickVarnell and Warwick PA
Counsel for defendants
- Alexandra NoonanKing & Spalding
- Peter StarrKing & Spalding LLP
- Laura HarrisKing & Spalding LLP
- David L. BalserKing & Spalding, LLP
- Timothy H. LeeKing & Spalding, LLP
- Jonathan R. ChallyCouncill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
- Steven J. RosenwasserGreenberg Traurig, LLP
- Kathleen CrowleyOrr Cook
- Michael Fox OrrOrr Cook
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In the news
- Co-defendant settles in Heartland insider trading caseMinneapolis Star Tribune · October 4, 2018
- Security firm Trustwave sued by insurance firms over massive Heartland data breachCyware.com · July 10, 2018
- Insurers Sue Trustwave for $30M Over ’08 Heartland Data BreachWordpress.com · July 10, 2018
- Security Firm Sued for Failing to Detect Malware That Caused a 2009 BreachWebroot.com · July 9, 2018
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