A proposed Settlement arising out of a data breach has been reached with York County School of Technology (“York” or “Defendant”). On or about March 27, 2023 and April 26, 2023, cyber criminals gained unauthorized access to Defendant’s network and Settlement Class Members’ Private Information was exfiltrated (the “Data Incident”). Private Information includes, but is not limited to, Settlement Members’ full names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and Driver’s Licenses or State IDs. The Settlement Class includes all natural persons in the United States whose Private Information was accessed as a result of the Data Incident, including those who were sent a notice from York of the Data Incident.
If you are a Settlement Class Member, you may be able to receive one of the following Settlement Benefits:
Cash Payment for Out-of-Pocket Losses: Cash payment of up to $5,000.00 per Settlement Class Member for reimbursement of certain documented Out-of-Pocket Losses related to the Data Incident and time spent dealing with it; OR
Alternative Cash Payment: A flat cash payment in the amount of $45.00 with no documentation.
The Settlement Administrator shall have discretion to treat invalid Cash Payment for Out-of-Pocket Losses Payment claims as claims for Alternative Cash Payments.
Your legal rights will be affected whether you act or do not act. You should read this entire website carefully.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement: | |
File A Claim Form | You must file a Claim Form to receive any of the benefits provided by this Settlement, including a Cash Payment for Out-of-Pocket Losses, or an Alternative Cash Payment (collectively, the “Settlement Benefits”). Submitting a timely and valid Claim Form is the only way that you can receive Settlement Benefits. If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue York and the Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
Exclude Yourself From This Settlement | This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against York and the Released Parties, for the legal claims this Settlement resolves. If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any Settlement Benefits from this Settlement. |
Object To or Comment on the Settlement | You may object to the Settlement by writing to the Court and informing it why you do not think the Settlement should be approved. You can also write the Court to provide comments or reasons why you support the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement if it is approved, and you will not be allowed to exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you object, you may also file a Claim Form to receive Settlement Benefits, but you will give up the right to sue York and the Released Parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
Go to the “Final Approval” Hearing | You may attend the Final Approval Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Approval Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection or comment. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will not receive a cash payment and you will give up your rights to sue York and the Released Parties for the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained further on the FAQs page.
The Court in charge of this lawsuit still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement Benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final.
Upcoming Important Dates
Objection Deadline
11/21/2025
Opt Out Deadline
11/21/2025
Claim Deadline
11/21/2025
Final Approval Hearing
12/2/2025 at 9:30 a.m.