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Schuster Company Data Breach Settlement

What happened

Schuster Company experienced a January 2024 cybersecurity incident involving its computer systems where certain files containing personal information may have been accessed, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and driver's license numbers or state identification information. Schuster denies wrongdoing, but the parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks, and uncertainties of continued litigation.

Do you qualify?

Anyone whose personal information was potentially impacted in the January 2024 Schuster Data Incident. If you received notice, Schuster's records indicate you are a Settlement Class Member.

How to file

Submit a valid and timely Claim Form either online at the settlement website or by downloading the form and mailing it to the Settlement Administrator. The deadline to submit your claim is September 14, 2026.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the Schuster Company Data Breach Settlement?
The claim deadline is September 14, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at schusterdataincident.com.
Is the Schuster Company Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at schusterdataincident.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.
How long until I get paid from the Schuster Company Data Breach Settlement?
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 28, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
What happens if I do nothing?
You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Schuster Company separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by August 14, 2026.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Katrina McAlister

Defendants

  • Schuster Company

Counsel for plaintiffs

  • Devin C KellyRoxanne Conlin & Associates
  • Roxanne Barton ConlinRoxanne Conlin & Associates

Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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