Stone v. Accellion USA LLC Data Breach Settlement
Verified July 13, 2026 against saoftasettlement.comAdministrator: Postlethwaite & NettervilleFound via ClaimDepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since October 24, 2025. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Final approval hearing held October 28, 2025
Claims closed October 24, 2025. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
Pending in the Superior Court of King County, Washington (No. 21-2-01439-5 SEA).
- September 24, 2025Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- October 24, 2025Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- October 28, 2025Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Cybercriminals potentially accessed files containing individuals' personal information during a data security incident at the Office of the Washington State Auditor in December 2020. The defendant denies all claims and wrongdoing; the settlement resolves the disputed claims without admitting liability.
Do you qualify?
All individuals residing in the United States who received a notice from the Office of the Washington State Auditor or its authorized representative concerning the December 2020 Data Security Incident.
Who is in the class
The Settlement Class includes all individuals residing in the United States to whom SAO or its authorized representative provided a notice concerning the December 2020 Data Security Incident.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form by the deadline of October 24, 2025 to receive a payment from the settlement. Based on the April 24, 2026 update, disbursements are being issued via electronic payment or paper check.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Stone v. Accellion USA LLC Data Breach Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was October 24, 2025.
- What is the status of the Stone v. Accellion USA LLC Data Breach Settlement?
- Final approval hearing held October 28, 2025. Claims closed October 24, 2025. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
- Is the Stone v. Accellion USA LLC Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Postlethwaite & Netterville is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at saoftasettlement.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 →
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