University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement
University of St. Thomas · University student, employee, and alumni personal information · Settlement Reached
About this case
A former student and employee alleged that the University of St. Thomas failed to protect personal information compromised in a 2025 ransomware-related data breach and did not timely notify affected students, employees, and alumni. The parties reached a settlement that received preliminary approval, providing potential cash payments and credit-monitoring services; the university denies liability and the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- University of St. Thomas
- Product or service
- University student, employee, and alumni personal information
- Court case number
- 2025-83309
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Privacy
- Reported harm
- Data Breach
Important dates
- Data breach settlement claim
Participation information
Data breach settlement claim
People who received a settlement notification letter may submit claims for documented unreimbursed expenses fairly traceable to the breach, extraordinary losses related to fraud or identity theft, ordinary losses, exposure of personal information, or an alternative cash payment. Claimants may also request three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Submit a claim by September 28, 2026. Claims for documented out-of-pocket losses require supporting proof such as official receipts. Eligible claimants who do not claim documented losses or credit monitoring may instead request the alternative cash payment described in the settlement.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Open
- Amount per claim
- $50
- Payout
- Potential payments include up to $4,500 for extraordinary losses, up to $500 for ordinary losses, $100 for demonstrated exposure of personal information, or a $50 alternative cash payment. Claimants may also receive three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, including identity theft protection insurance.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
Sources
- University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement
Houston Chronicle ·