Shaeffer v. NWRPC Data Breach Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 24, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
NWRPC suffered a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in August 2024 that compromised files containing private information such as names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. NWRPC denies wrongdoing and the Court has not decided in favor of any party, but both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of ongoing litigation.
Do you qualify?
Class Members are individuals identified by NWRPC's records whose private information was compromised in the August 2024 data incident. Affected individuals may have received previous notice directly from NWRPC.
How to file
Submit a valid and timely Claim Form online at the settlement website or download and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. The deadline to submit a claim is April 24, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Shaeffer v. NWRPC Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 24, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Shaeffer v. NWRPC Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at datasettlementnwrpc.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 Shaeffer v. NWRPC 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 June 12, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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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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