Heritage South Credit Union Data Incident Settlement

Published Jul 28, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · SettlementList

Heritage South Credit Union settled allegations that during a Data Incident in February 2025 on its computer systems, certain files containing private information were accessed. Heritage South Credit Union denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement over a February 2025 data incident at Heritage South Credit Union, in which files containing Social Security numbers and financial account numbers were allegedly accessed. Class Members can claim credit monitoring plus reimbursement or a flat cash payment.

Who can claim, how much, and by when

How much can you get?

$80.00 cash or documented lossesTotal fund: $175,000.00

When is the claim deadline?

Oct 5, 2026

Who is eligible?

Living individuals residing in the United States who were identified and sent notice by Heritage South Credit Union that their private information may have been impacted in the Data Incident.

How do you get paid?

Every Class Member may enroll in one year of CyEx Financial Shield Total (with $1 million of financial fraud insurance), and claim either reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses up to $2,000.00, or a cash payment (an $80.00 payment, or $20.00 for those who received a Postcard Notice), subject to pro rata adjustment.

What proof do you need?

The cash payment requires no documentation. Documented losses must have occurred between February 12, 2025, and October 5, 2026, and require supporting documentation.

Who is administering the settlement?

Simpluris

Which court is the case in?

Circuit Court for Talladega County, Alabama

What is the case number?

61-CV-2025-900175

Official court notice

PDF, 262 KB · our copy · original

How do you file a claim?

File your claim on the official site

This information is not a substitute for legal advice.

Verified on September 8, 2026. Based on Official Settlement Website — In re: Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach Litigation (No. 61-CV-2025-900175, Circuit Court for Talladega County, Alabama) (Simpluris, 2026). See the method.

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