# Schuster Company Data Incident Settlement

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.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | Schuster Company |
| Total settlement | Not publicly disclosed |
| Estimated payment | 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. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-09-14 |
| Who is eligible | People whose Personal Information was potentially impacted in the January 2024 Schuster data incident and who were sent notice. |
| Proof required | Benefits require submitting a valid, timely Claim Form; the documentation required for each benefit is described in the official settlement notice. |
| Official claim site | https://schusterdataincident.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-09-08.
- Official Settlement Website — McAlister v. Schuster Company (No. 5:25-CV-04015-KEM, N.D. Iowa) (Simpluris, 2026) — https://schusterdataincident.com/

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