Seattle and Federal Way schools (Carruth) data breach settlement
Checked Nov 6, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: people whose personal information Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools gave to Carruth and that was compromised in the breach Carruth disclosed in January 2025 (mainly current and former district employees). File by Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,599, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: pro rata cash payment of up to $599, no documents needed (may be lower depending on claims).
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,599 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $300,000 |
| Final approval hearing | Dec 18, 2026 |
| Case | Fitch, et al. v. Seattle Public Schools, et al., No. 25-2-04060-7 SEA, King County Superior Court, Washington |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Bank or financial details, Driver's license numbers and Other details |
What happened
In December 2024 hackers breached Carruth Compliance Consulting, the retirement-plan vendor for both Washington school districts, exposing employees' names, Social Security numbers, financial account and driver's license details and W-2 data.
Who can claim from the Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools (Carruth vendor breach) settlement?
People whose personal information Seattle Public Schools or Federal Way Public Schools gave to Carruth and that was compromised in the breach Carruth disclosed in January 2025 (mainly current and former district employees).
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Pro rata cash payment of up to $599, no documents needed (may be lower depending on claims). Documented losses: up to $5,000. Also: Documented out-of-pocket losses must be backed by third-party records.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Dec 18, 2026) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.carruthsettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Carruth Settlement - home · Settlement administrator (court-authorized site) (official)
- Long Form Notice · Angeion Group (settlement administrator) (court)
- First Amended Complaint (data types) · King County Superior Court (filed document) (court)
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Seattle Public Schools & Federal Way Public Schools (Carruth vendor breach). Terms on the official settlement site prevail.