Bradford-Scott Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Webster, et al. v. Bradford-Scott Data, LLC, No. 1:24-CV-00117-HAB-ALT

Quick answer: if you received a notice letter from Bradford-Scott Data about a July 2023 data breach — yes, you’re included. There’s a $2,393,888.25 settlement, a roughly $100 pro-rata payment (more with documented losses), and an October 7, 2026 deadline to file.

Bradford-Scott Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$2,393,888.25
Claim Deadline	October 7, 2026
Who Qualifies	Everyone affected by the Data Incident discovered around July 2, 2023, including anyone sent a notice letter by Bradford-Scott Data, LLC
Estimated Payout	~$100 pro-rata cash payment (no proof needed) or up to $5,000 for documented losses
Proof Required (Yes/No)	No for the pro-rata payment; Yes for documented losses
Settlement Status	Preliminary approval granted; Final Approval Hearing set for October 15, 2026
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, No. 1:24-CV-00117-HAB-ALT
Law Alleged	Negligence and negligence per se under the FTC Act
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Official Claim Site	bradfordscottdatasettlement.com
Last Updated	July 31, 2026

Who Is Bradford-Scott and Why Are They Being Sued for the Data Breach?

Bradford-Scott Data, LLC operates under the Sharetec brand, supplying the core data-processing software that credit unions use to run member accounts. That’s what makes this breach sting a bit more than most — Bradford-Scott held Social Security numbers and account data belonging to people who were never its own customers. They were customers of the credit unions Bradford-Scott serves, with no direct say in how their information got protected.

What Did Bradford-Scott Do to Affected Members Between May and July 2023?

Around July 2, 2023, Bradford-Scott detected unusual activity on its network. An investigation later determined that an unauthorized party had copied certain files sometime between May 19 and May 28, 2023 — meaning the intrusion sat there for days before anyone caught it. The exposed files reportedly held names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial account information, and credit or debit card numbers, the kind of data breach compensation cases are built around. Bradford-Scott didn’t send notification letters until March 8, 2024 — about eight months after it first noticed something wrong.

Named plaintiffs Anthony Webster and Mark Smith sued in March 2024. Their complaint argued Bradford-Scott was negligent under Indiana law and negligent per se under the FTC Act, a federal law requiring companies to maintain reasonable data security. They also raised breach of implied contract, invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment, and breach of bailment claims. In February 2025, the presiding judge let the negligence claims move forward but dismissed the rest. That’s worth knowing — a settlement doesn’t mean every legal theory in the complaint held up in court. For a look at how a similar situation played out elsewhere, see AllAboutLawyer.com’s coverage of the LA Financial Federal Credit Union data breach settlement, another case where a credit union’s own vendor was the source of the exposure.

Court records describe the breach as affecting nearly 42,000 people. And an eight-month gap between detection and notification is exactly the kind of delay that data privacy attorneys tend to flag first.

Are You Part of the Bradford-Scott Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this settlement includes you.

• Anyone who received a notice letter from Bradford-Scott Data about the July 2023 Data Incident
• Current or former members of a credit union whose account data ran through Bradford-Scott’s Sharetec platform during the breach window
• People whose Social Security number, date of birth, financial account number, or card number may have been in the affected files
• Those unsure whether their credit union used Bradford-Scott — contact the settlement administrator directly to check

Excluded from the class: Bradford-Scott itself and its officers and directors, any judge presiding over the case and their staff, anyone who formally opts out, the attorneys representing either side, and anyone criminally convicted of causing the breach.

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Bradford-Scott Members Outside Indiana — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This is a federal class action, and the class isn’t limited by state. If you received a notice letter, you qualify no matter where in the U.S. you live.

Not sure if you qualify for the Bradford-Scott data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help you figure out whether you should file a claim before the October 7, 2026 deadline. It’s one of the more useful long-tail searches worth trying — “am I part of the Bradford-Scott data breach settlement” — if you’re still unsure after reading your notice letter.

How Much Can Bradford-Scott Data Breach Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $5,000 Per Person

• Documented losses: up to $5,000 for actual, provable out-of-pocket costs — identity theft losses, credit monitoring or freeze fees, ID replacement costs, or postage to contact banks. Losses must have happened between July 2, 2023, and October 7, 2026, and you’ll need third-party proof like receipts or bank statements. Notes you write yourself aren’t enough on their own.
• Pro-rata cash payment: no proof required. This is expected to land around $100, but the final number depends on how many people file. More filers means a smaller check for everyone; fewer filers means a bigger one.
• Credit monitoring: three years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, including $1 million in fraud insurance, available to all class members.
• Payments go out after the October 15, 2026 final approval hearing and after any appeals are resolved — there’s no fixed payment date yet.
• Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional if you’re claiming documented losses near that threshold.

That’s 68 days from today to file — a five-minute form for the pro-rata payment, longer only if you’re documenting real losses for the larger compensation for damages tier.

How to File Your Bradford-Scott Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to the official claim site at bradfordscottdatasettlement.com/form/claim
2. Log in with the LoginID and PIN printed on your notice letter — or email [email protected] if you can’t find yours
3. Choose your payout: the no-proof pro-rata payment, or documented losses up to $5,000
4. Upload proof if you’re claiming documented losses — bank statements, receipts, or similar records
5. Submit your claim and save the confirmation number
6. Watch your email for your separate credit monitoring activation code

Takes about 10 minutes for the pro-rata payment alone; longer if you’re gathering documentation for losses.

Should Bradford-Scott Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 7, 2026?

What Opting Out Actually Means

Opting out means you get no settlement payment and no credit monitoring, but you keep your right to sue Bradford-Scott on your own. Most people shouldn’t opt out without talking to a lawyer first. The opt-out deadline is September 7, 2026.

How to Object to the Bradford-Scott Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class while telling the court you disagree with some part of the deal. Objections must be filed with the Clerk of Court at 1300 S. Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, and a copy sent to the Settlement Administrator, following the specific format the court requires — your name, contact information, proof of class membership, and your reasons, at minimum.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before September 7, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Bradford-Scott Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — preliminary approval date not published on the settlement website
Claims Period Opens	July 9, 2026 (notice mailing date)
Claim Filing Deadline	October 7, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	September 7, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 7, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	October 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — paid after final approval and any appeals; no fixed date set

Bradford-Scott Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 1:24-CV-00117-HAB-ALT

Do I need a lawyer to file a Bradford-Scott data breach settlement claim?

 No. Court-appointed Class Counsel — including Amina Thomas of CohenMalad LLP and Gary Klinger of Milberg PLLC — already represents the class at no cost to you. Filing a legal claim yourself takes a few minutes at the official site.

Is the Bradford-Scott data breach settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and administered by Simpluris, Inc., a court-appointed settlement administrator. The only official site is bradfordscottdatasettlement.com.

When will Bradford-Scott settlement payments be sent?

 After the October 15, 2026 Final Approval Hearing, and after any appeals are resolved. There’s no confirmed payment date yet.

What if I missed the Bradford-Scott claim deadline?

 If you don’t file by October 7, 2026, you won’t receive any settlement benefit — that includes both the cash payment and the credit monitoring.

Will my Bradford-Scott settlement payment go on a 1099?

 Possibly, if your documented-loss payment exceeds $600. Check with a tax professional about how to report any class action settlement payout you receive.

What if I’m not sure my credit union used Bradford-Scott’s systems?

 Contact the Settlement Administrator at [email protected] or (833) 421-7321 with your name and mailing address, and they can confirm whether you’re a class member.

Do I give up my right to sue Bradford-Scott separately if I file a claim?

 Yes. Staying in the class and filing a claim releases your right to sue Bradford-Scott over the same data breach claims — that release is part of what the settlement resolves.

Sources Used in This Bradford-Scott Data Article

• Official Settlement FAQ — Webster, et al. v. Bradford-Scott Data, LLC: https://bradfordscottdatasettlement.com/faq/
• Official Settlement Important Dates page: https://bradfordscottdatasettlement.com/dates/
• Official Claim Form page: https://bradfordscottdatasettlement.com/form/claim
• Notice of Class Action Settlement (Simpluris document repository): https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/BWC2/NOTICE_OF_CLASS_ACTION_SETTLEMENT
• Settlement Agreement: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/BWC2/SETTLEMENT_AGREEMENT
• Court order on motion to dismiss, Webster v. Bradford-Scott Data, LLC, No. 1:2024cv00117, Document 35 (N.D. Ind., Feb. 20, 2025), via Justia: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/indiana/inndce/1:2024cv00117/117979/35/

Researched and written by Israr, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement FAQ and Important Dates pages at bradfordscottdatasettlement.com and the court’s docket via Justia on July 31, 2026. Last Updated: July 31, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.