Lansing Community College $1.45M Data Breach Settlement

If you were notified by Lansing Community College that your personal information may have been compromised due to a data breach, you might be eligible to claim a monetary award from a class action settlement.

Lansing Community College has agreed to pay $1,450,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to adequately protect personal information during a data security incident.

Who can file a claim?

To be considered a class member:

• You received a notification from Lansing Community College indicating your personal information was compromised.
• The data breach occurred between December 25, 2022, and March 15, 2023.

How much can class members get?

Class members have two options for settlement benefits:

1. Reimbursement for Documented Losses: Up to $2,000 per individual, subject to an aggregate cap of $150,000. This option requires proof of losses directly related to the data breach.
2. Alternative Cash Payment: The amount will depend on the number of class members who participate in the settlement. If the total claims for documented losses exceed $150,000, payments will be reduced and distributed proportionally.

If the $150,000 cap for documented losses is exceeded, payments will be prorated. For example, if 100 people claim the maximum $2,000, totaling $200,000, each claimant would receive 75% of their claim, or $1,500.

What proof is required to submit a claim?

Claimants must provide reasonable documentation, such as:

• Credit card statements
• Bank statements
• Invoices or receipts

These documents must support the claim that the losses are more likely than not related to the data breach.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator at:

In re Lansing Community College Data Breach Litigation

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration

PO Box 225391

New York, NY 10150-5391

Ensure that your claim is submitted by December 30, 2024.

Claim Instructions

1. Visit the online claim form link provided above.
2. Fill out all required fields, including your personal information and claim details.
3. If claiming documented losses, attach the necessary documentation.
4. Submit the form online or mail the completed PDF form to the address provided.

Payment Methods

• Digital payment options are available for online claims.
• Checks will be mailed for paper claims or if no digital payment is selected.

$1.45 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,450,000 will cover:

• Administrative expenses
• Attorney's fees and costs
• Service awards for class representatives
• Approved claims for documented losses and alternative cash payments

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 30, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 21, 2025

When is the Lansing Community College Data Breach payout date?

After the final approval hearing on January 21, 2025, the court will decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to a data breach that allegedly compromised personal information. Lansing Community College agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expenses of continued litigation.