UPDATE: The Court approved the Settlement on May 17, 2024. Distribution of payments to Valid Claims commenced on September 13, 2024.
Settlement Information
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Syracuse University (“Defendant” or “Syracuse”) relating to a data security event as alleged in the Complaint, whereby unauthorized user(s) gained access to a Syracuse employee’s e-mail account that contained certain data, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, and/or health care information of approximately 9,865 individuals (the “Data Incident”). While Syracuse found no evidence which confirms that any of the information was viewed or misused, Syracuse provided notification of the Data Incident to all potentially impacted individuals.
Who Is a Class Member?
You are part of this settlement as a Settlement Class Member if you previously received a written notification from Syracuse that your personal information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident discovered by Syracuse in September 2020.
If you received notice of this settlement by mail or e-mail, you are a Settlement Class Member, and your legal rights are affected by this settlement. If you did not receive notice by mail or e-mail, or if you have any questions as to whether you are a Settlement Class Member, you may contact the Claims Administrator.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Options and Deadlines |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a Claim Formdeadline passed |
Submitting a Claim Form is the only way that you can receive any of the settlement benefits provided by this settlement, including, reimbursement for attested lost time, payment for documented Ordinary Losses, or payment for documented Extraordinary Losses. You may submit a claim HERE.
If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue Syracuse in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this settlement resolves. |
Exclude Yourself From the Settlementdeadline passed |
This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Syracuse for the claims this settlement resolves. Refer to FAQ 17 for detailed instructions on how to exclude yourself from the Settlement.
If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any settlement benefits from this settlement. |
Object to the Settlementdeadline passed |
You may object to the settlement by writing to the Court and informing it why you do not think the settlement should be approved. Refer to FAQ 20 for detailed instructions on how to object to 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 Syracuse in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this settlement resolves. |
Go to the Final Fairness HearingMay 15, 2024 |
You may attend the Final Fairness Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Fairness Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection or comment. You are not required to attend the Final Fairness Hearing. |
Do Nothingno deadline |
If you do nothing, you will not receive any of the monetary settlement benefits and you will give up your rights to sue Syracuse and certain Released Persons for the claims this settlement resolves. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
May 6, 2024
Exclusion Deadline
April 4, 2024
Objection Deadline
April 4, 2024
Fairness Hearing
May 15, 2024