If you reside in the United States and your Private Information was potentially impacted in the Data Security Incident experienced by Highline School District No. 401 in or around September 2024, you may be eligible for benefits from a class action settlement.

What is this Lawsuit about?

The Plaintiffs claim that Defendant experienced a targeted cyber-attack that allowed access to Defendant’s data, which resulted in the potential compromise of personal identifiable information. Highline denies all of the claims made against it in the Lawsuit, as well as all charges of wrongdoing or liability against it.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are part of this settlement as a Class Member if you are an individual residing in the United States who was notified that your Information was potentially impacted in the Data Security Incident experienced by Highline School District No. 401 in or around September 2024.

What does the Settlement provide?

The settlement provides for a cash payment of up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses. To submit a claim for out-of-pocket losses you must provide information and/or documentation with the Claim Form. If, after all other payments and expenses are paid for out of the Settlement Fund, there remain any funds in the Settlement Fund, any Settlement Class Members who have submitted a claim for any of the other settlement benefits will be paid a pro rata share of the residual funds.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY APRIL 20, 2026 This is the only way to receive a payment.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT BY MARCH 20, 2026 Get no benefits. This is the only option that may allow you to individually sue Highline over the claims being resolved by this settlement.
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT BY MARCH 20, 2026 Write to the Court with reasons why you do not agree with the settlement.
GO TO THE FINAL APPROVAL HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2026 You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing.
DO NOTHING You will not get any compensation from the settlement and you will give up certain legal rights.