Greensboro College $550K Data Breach Settlement

If you received a notice from Greensboro College indicating that your private information may have been compromised in a data incident, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Greensboro College has agreed to pay $550,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to implement reasonable security procedures to protect private information from a data incident.

Who can receive a settlement payment?

• Individuals who were notified about the data breach discovered on August 17, 2023
• Those who received a court ordered notice from the Settlement Administrator

What will the payout be per person?

Class members can submit a claim for the following:

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented financial losses and related expenses
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Approximately $75, subject to adjustment up or down based upon remaining settlement funds.
• Credit Monitoring: Three years and three main credit bureaus

How do I claim my payout?

To claim a settlement payment, you must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of April 10, 2025. You can file a claim online or download a personalized claim form to print and mail.

Settlement administrator mailing address: Greensboro College, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134.

Do I need to submit documentation to qualify?

Required information:

• Unique PIN provided on postcard or email notice is required to submit an online claim
• An Out-of-Pocket Losses claim requires documentation such as receipts, bank statements, proof of losses and related expenses
• Additional documentation is not required to receive the Pro Rata Cash Payment

Claim instructions

1. Visit the online claim form
2. Enter your Unique PIN from the notice you received or download a personalized claim form to print and mail
3. Complete the form with your contact information, claim selection, and attach required documentation.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address by April 10, 2025

Settlement payment options

Class members can receive payments via:

• Check
• Mailed-in claim submissions only qualify for a check

• Electronic payment

$550,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $550,000 will cover:

• Valid claims for out-of-pocket losses, pro rata cash payments, and credit monitoring
• Settlement notice and administration costs
• Attorneys' fees and litigation costs, not exceeding $183,333.33 and $30,000 respectively.
• Service awards for class representatives, up to $3,000 each.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 10, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: April 28, 2025

When is the Greensboro College Data Settlement payout date?

The final approval hearing takes place on April 28, 2025. Once the settlement is granted final approval by the court, and claim processing is complete, payments will be distributed to valid claimants. Appeals can delay this process.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Greensboro College failed to maintain proper security measures, leading to unauthorized online access to private information including birth dates and Social Security numbers. The settlement allows the parties to avoid a trial and provides compensation to impacted individuals.