University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement
Amy Crull v. University of St. Thomas, Cause No. 2025-83309 (11th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas)
Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.
A settlement over a July–August 2025 data incident at the University of St. Thomas that may have exposed Social Security numbers, financial account and credit-card information, passports and licenses, logins, and other sensitive data. UST denies wrongdoing. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until September 28, 2026.
Estimated payout
Reimbursement up to $500 for ordinary losses, up to $4,500 for extraordinary losses, and up to $100 for losses tied to sensitive information — or a $50 alternative cash payment with no proof — plus three years of credit monitoring.
Proof required?
No proof is required for the $50 alternative cash payment. Documentation is only needed for the documented-loss reimbursement tiers.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
U.S. residents who were mailed a notice by the University of St. Thomas that their personal information may have been compromised in the data incident between July 25, 2025 and August 12, 2025.
What you need to file
- The notice letter UST mailed you about the data incident, if you have it.
- For documented-loss claims: receipts, statements, or records tied to the incident.
- Your contact information and whether you want the credit-monitoring benefit.
What you can get
Reimbursement up to $500 for ordinary losses, up to $4,500 for extraordinary losses, and up to $100 for losses tied to sensitive information — or a $50 alternative cash payment with no proof — plus three years of credit monitoring.
Proof of purchase or loss: No proof is required for the $50 alternative cash payment. Documentation is only needed for the documented-loss reimbursement tiers.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at ustdatasettlement.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is September 28, 2026 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.
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Common questions
You can take a $50 alternative cash payment with no proof, or claim documented losses (up to $500 ordinary, up to $4,500 extraordinary, up to $100 sensitive) with records — plus three years of credit monitoring. File free at ustdatasettlement.com by September 28, 2026.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at ustdatasettlement.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
The deadline is September 28, 2026. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, ustdatasettlement.com, before you act.
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