Carter Credit Union Data Breach Settlement
Carter Credit Union agreed to settle claims arising from a June 2025 cyberattack in which files containing personally identifiable information were allegedly accessed. The court has not decided whether Carter Credit Union or the plaintiffs are right.
Benefit Summary
Class members may claim three years of financial identity monitoring plus either up to $2,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the incident or a $50 alternative cash payment without proof.
Maximum Award
Up to $2,500 in documented losses, plus three years of credit monitoring
Who Is Included
Persons whose personally identifiable information was compromised because of Carter Credit Union's data incident beginning on or about June 25, 2025. Carter Credit Union and its officers, directors and related companies, attorneys for the parties, and the judge and the judge's family and staff are excluded.
- Proof required: Bank statements, receipts, or similar records are required for out-of-pocket losses; self-prepared records alone are insufficient. No proof or explanation is required for the $50 alternative payment, but every benefit requires a valid Claim Form.
How to File a Claim
- Claim method: Online or Mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-11-19
- Instructions: Submit a valid Claim Form online by November 19, 2026, or mail it postmarked by that date. Choose documented-loss reimbursement or the $50 alternative payment, optionally enroll in three years of monitoring, and include supporting records for a loss claim.
Case Details
- Case name: Ellis, et al. v. Carter Credit Union d/b/a Carter Federal Credit Union
- Case number: 662980-C
- Court: 1st Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana
- Official Settlement Website: https://ccudatasettlement.com/
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits