This is not a solicitation from a lawyer. This is a Court approved Settlement Website.
Please read this Settlement Website carefully and completely.
THIS SETTLEMENT WEBSITE MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
• A proposed Settlement arising out of a data security incident has been reached with Lansing Community College. Between December 25, 2022, and March 15, 2023, an unauthorized actor was able to access files stored on LCC’s computer systems. As a result, Personal Information of individuals may have been accessed (the “Data Security Incident”). Impacted Personal Information may have included names and Social Security numbers relating to LCC employees, students, potential students, vendors, and others. If you were notified by Lansing Community College that your Personal Information may have been compromised because of the Lansing Community College Data Security Incident, you are included in this Settlement as a Class Member.
• Under the Settlement, Lansing Community College has agreed to establish a $1,450,000 Settlement Fund to be used to pay for one of the following benefits for Class Members:
• Documented Loss Payments – reimbursement for Actual Out-of-Pocket Losses, i.e., money spent or lost, that is more likely than not related to the LCC Data Security Incident (up to $2,000 per individual or $150,000 in the aggregate), not otherwise reimbursable by insurance; OR
• Alternative Cash Payments – a cash payment, the amount of which will depend on the number of Class Members who participate in the Settlement.
• The Settlement Fund will also be used to pay for the Administrative Expenses, Court-approved Service Awards for the named Plaintiffs, and the attorney’s Fee Award and Costs. In addition, Lansing Community College has agreed to undertake certain remedial measures and enhanced security measures that they will continue to implement.
• Your legal rights will be affected whether you act or do not act. You should read this entire Settlement Website carefully.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | |
FILE A CLAIM FORM
| Submitting a Claim Form is the only way that you can receive any of the monetary Settlement Benefits provided by this Settlement, including Documented Loss Payments and Alternative Cash Payments. If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue Lansing Community College and certain Released Parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THIS SETTLEMENT
| This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Lansing Community College, or certain Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement), for the claims this Settlement resolves. If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any Settlement Benefits from this Settlement. |
OBJECT TO OR COMMENT ON THE SETTLEMENT
| You may object to the Settlement by writing to the Court and informing it why you do not think the Settlement should be approved. You can also write the Court to provide comments or reasons why you support the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement if it is approved, and you will not be allowed to exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you object, you may also file a Claim Form to receive Settlement Benefits, but you will give up the right to sue Lansing Community College and Released Parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
GO TO THE FINAL APPROVAL HEARING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025 | You may attend the Final Approval Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Approval Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection or comment. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. |
DO NOTHING | If you do nothing, you will not receive any of the monetary Settlement Benefits and you will give up your rights to sue Lansing Community College and certain Released Parties for the claims this Settlement resolves. |
• These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on this Settlement Website.
• The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement Benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final.