People whose personal information was exposed in the June 2025 cyberattack on Carter Credit Union have until Nov. 19, 2026 to file a claim in a class action settlement. The deal pays up to $2,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses or a one-time $50 with no proof, and it adds three years of credit monitoring.
A judge will decide whether to approve the deal at a hearing on Nov. 30, 2026. The window to opt out or object closed Oct. 20, so the claim form is the one step left for anyone who wants a benefit.
Who counts as a class member
The lawsuit, Ellis v. Carter Credit Union, alleges that a targeted cyberattack in June 2025 let intruders reach private files that may have held names, Social Security numbers, financial information and medical information. The settlement site’s frequently asked questions say the court defined the class as “all persons whose PII was compromised because of the Data Incident.” Carter, its related companies, the lawyers on both sides and the judge’s family and staff are excluded…