Unauthorized actors accessed Fairmont Federal Credit Union's systems between September 30 and October 18, 2023, affecting about 187,038 people. People in the U.S. whose information was potentially affected can claim up to $150, or up to $7,500 for documented losses plus up to $140 for lost time, from a $1.78M fund. Every claimant can also get three years of credit monitoring.
Key facts
- Claims close
- Dec 18, 2026
- Per person
- Up to $150
- Fund
- $1.78M
- Proof
- The class member ID from your notice
- Class period
- Sep 30, 2023 to Oct 18, 2023
- Case
- Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, 1:25-cv-00094-JPB
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
- Administrator
- Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Who can claim
- Did you get a notice about the 2023 Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach?
Class period: Sep 30, 2023 to Oct 18, 2023.
How much
Up to $150, as published by FFCUDataSettlement.com, run by Kroll Settlement Administration (Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, N.D. W. Va.). The total settlement fund is $1.78M.
You'll need
- The class member ID from your notice
- Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses
How to file
- Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
- Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
- Submit before claims close on Dec 18, 2026.
- Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.
Sign in with your phone, then Plus opens the administrator's form. We never file for you.
Important dates
- Opt-out deadlineDec 18, 2026
- Objection deadlineDec 18, 2026
- Claims closeDec 18, 2026
- Final approval hearingFeb 8, 2027
About the case
This lawsuit concerns a data security incident in which unauthorized actors accessed Fairmont Federal Credit Union's IT systems between September 30 and October 18, 2023. The plaintiffs allege that the credit union failed to adequately protect the information it held and assert claims for negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract and breach of fiduciary duty. Fairmont Federal Credit Union denies all allegations and any wrongdoing.
Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, 1:25-cv-00094-JPB, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Sources
Source: FFCUDataSettlement.com, run by Kroll Settlement Administration (Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, N.D. W. Va.). Checked Oct 29, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Questions about this settlement
What is the deadline to file a claim in the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach settlement?
Claims close on Dec 18, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.
How much is the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach settlement per person?
Up to $150, as published by FFCUDataSettlement.com, run by Kroll Settlement Administration (Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, N.D. W. Va.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Do I need proof to file a claim in the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach settlement?
Yes. You'll need: The class member ID from your notice; Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses.
Who qualifies for the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach settlement?
The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Did you get a notice about the 2023 Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach? The class period is Sep 30, 2023 to Oct 18, 2023.
How do I file a claim in the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach settlement?
On the official settlement website run by FFCUDataSettlement.com, run by Kroll Settlement Administration (Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, N.D. W. Va.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.
When is the final approval hearing for the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach settlement?
The court's final approval hearing is set for Feb 8, 2027.
Does Claimmy file the claim for me?
No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.
Other open settlements
Sorted by claim deadline. Figures are the administrators' published maximums or fund sizes. We never file for you.