Shea v. American International College Data Breach Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 22, 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
American International College suffered a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in November 2023. Certain files containing private information were accessed, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial information. The defendant denies wrongdoing, and the parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation.
Do you qualify?
Anyone whose private information was compromised in the November 2023 American International College data incident. This includes individuals whose files containing personal information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or financial information were accessed in the cyberattack.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online at the settlement website, or download the form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You can also call or email the Settlement Administrator to request a paper copy. The deadline to submit a claim is July 22, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Shea v. American International College Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 22, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Shea v. American International College Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at aicdatasettlement.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 Shea v. American International College 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 August 6, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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