OpenSome proof2 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to claim the Fairmont FCU settlement (Up to $7,500) before Dec 18, 2026
Who qualifies for the Fairmont Federal Credit Union Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (up to $7,500), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 18, 2026.
Potential payout
Up to $7,500
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Members alleged Fairmont Federal Credit Union failed to secure personal and health information accessed by intruders in fall 2023. The credit union denies wrongdoing and agreed to a fund of about $1.78 million plus five years of security upgrades.
The case is Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Fairmont FCU.
Who qualifies
Anyone in the United States whose private information was potentially impacted in the incident the credit union disclosed on or about April 30, 2025.
The class period is Breach Sep 30 to Oct 18, 2023. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
The notice lists up to $150 cash, or up to $7,500 documented losses per person from a fund of $1,783,857.64.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
Alternative cash payment of up to $150 needs no documents (subject to pro-rata adjustment). Documented out-of-pocket losses up to $7,500 need receipts. Lost time is paid at $35 per hour for up to four hours ($140). Three years of credit monitoring is included.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
File online or mail a claim form postmarked by December 18, 2026, which is also the opt-out and objection deadline. The final approval hearing is February 8, 2027.
The deadline is Dec 18, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Feb 8, 2027. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 18, 2026 · 38 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Dec 18, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Feb 8, 2027
- Class period
- Breach Sep 30 to Oct 18, 2023
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Fairmont FCU settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Fairmont FCU and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.