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If your Personal Information was compromised in the data breach disclosed by Shoreline Community College (“Shoreline” or “Defendant”), on or about April 5, 2023, you may be eligible for benefits from a class action settlement.

What is this Lawsuit About?

On January 09, 2024, Plaintiff Loschen filed a putative class action lawsuit against Defendant related to a cyber security incident that Defendant learned it had experienced on March 20, 2023 (“Data Breach”). Plaintiff alleged that Defendant failed to adequately secure its network, and that as a result cybercriminals were able to access Defendant’s network and access the Personal Information of current and former students, staff, and faculty, including their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and driver’s license numbers.

Shoreline denies any wrongdoing, and no court or other entity has made any judgment or other determination of any wrongdoing or that the law has been violated. Shoreline denies these and all other claims made in the Action. By entering into the Settlement, Shoreline is not admitting that it did anything wrong.

How do I know if I am part of the Settlement?

You are part of this settlement as a Class member if you are a U.S. residents whose Personal Information was compromised in the data breach disclosed by Shoreline Community College (“Shoreline” or “Defendant”), on or about April 5, 2023. All members of the Settlement Class that do not opt-out of the settlement shall be referred to as Settlement Class Members.

What Does the Settlement Provide?

As a Settlement Class Member, you are eligible to make a claim for one or more of the following:

Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses: for up to $7,500 for reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Losses.
Reimbursement for Lost Time (“Attested Time”): up to four (4) hours at $35 per hour.
Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring Services: up to two (2) years of Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring Services, regardless of whether you submit a claim for reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Losses or Attested Time.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

FILE A CLAIM FORM BY APRIL 14, 2025	Is the only way that you can receive any of the Settlement benefits provided by this Settlement. If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue Shoreline and certain related parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THIS SETTLEMENT BY MARCH 14, 2025	This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Shoreline, or certain related parties, 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 THE SETTLEMENT BY MARCH 14, 2025	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.
GO TO THE FINAL APPROVAL HEARING	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 Shoreline and certain related parties for the claims this Settlement resolves.