Schuster Company Data Incident Settlement

Published Jul 23, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · SettlementList

Schuster Company settled allegations that a January 2024 cybersecurity incident may have exposed personal information held on its computer systems. Schuster Company denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement over a January 2024 cybersecurity incident involving Schuster Company's computer systems, in which files containing personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and driver's license or state identification numbers may have been accessed. Eligible people can file a claim for a cash payment and credit monitoring.

Who can claim, how much, and by when

When is the claim deadline?

Sep 14, 2026

Who is eligible?

People whose Personal Information was potentially impacted in the January 2024 Schuster data incident and who were sent notice.

How do you get paid?

Class members who file a valid, timely claim can receive a cash payment and credit monitoring. The specific amounts are set out in the official settlement notice.

What proof do you need?

Benefits require submitting a valid, timely Claim Form; the documentation required for each benefit is described in the official settlement notice.

Who is administering the settlement?

Simpluris

What is the case number?

5:25-CV-04015-KEM

When is the final approval hearing?

September 28, 2026

Official court notice

PDF, 243 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 — McAlister v. Schuster Company (No. 5:25-CV-04015-KEM, N.D. Iowa) (Simpluris, 2026). See the method.

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