$1.78M Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach class action settlement

Fairmont Federal Credit Union agreed to pay more than $1.7 million as part of a class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to prevent a 2023 data breach.

The Fairmont Federal Credit Union settlement benefits individuals whose private information was potentially impacted in the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach between Sept. 30 and Oct. 18, 2023.

According to the class action lawsuit, Fairmont Federal Credit Union failed to prevent a 2023 data breach that compromised sensitive information of more than 187,000 consumers. The credit union allegedly could have prevented the breach through reasonable cybersecurity measures.

Fairmont Federal Credit Union, a West Virginia-based credit union, has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1,783,857.64 to settle the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Fairmont Federal Credit Union settlement, class members can receive up to $7,500 for out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. This reimbursement covers bank fees, communication charges, credit expenses, identity theft costs and more. Class members can also claim up to four hours of lost time at a rate of $35 per hour, for a maximum lost time payment of $140.

Class members who did not experience any data breach-related expenses can receive an alternative cash payment of up to $150.

All class members can receive three years of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services, including $1 million in identity theft insurance.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 18, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach class action settlement is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2027.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 18, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The Fairmont Federal Credit Union class action settlement benefits individuals whose private information was potentially impacted in the Fairmont Federal Credit Union data breach between Sept. 30 and Oct. 18, 2023.

Potential Award

Up to $7,500 in out-of-pocket losses, $140 for lost time and a $150 pro rata cash payment

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, invoices, credit card statements, phone bills, postage or gasoline receipts

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/18/2026

Case Name

Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union, Case No. 1:25-cv-00094-JPB, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Final Hearing

02/08/2027

Settlement Website

FFCUDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Butler v. Fairmont Federal Credit Union
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-453-2784

Class Counsel

Gerald D. Wells III
LYNCH CARPENTER LLP

Troy N. Giatras
Matthew Stonestreet
THE GIATRAS LAW FIRM PLLC

Defense Counsel

Timothy J. Lowe
MCDONALD HOPKINS PLC

Julie A. Moore
BOWLES RICE LLP