Settlement Information
A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against the Office of the Washington State Auditor (“SAO” or “Defendant”) relating to a December 2020 Data Security Incident during which cybercriminals potentially accessed files that contained individuals’ private information. The case is known as Stone, et al. v Accellion USA LLC, et al., Case No. 21-2-0143905 SEA. The Defendant denies all claims alleged against it and denies all charges of any wrongdoing or liability. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or an indication that the Defendant has violated any laws, but rather the resolution of disputed claims.
Who Is a Class Member?
The Settlement Class includes all individuals residing in the United States to whom SAO or its authorized representative provided a notice concerning the December 2020 Data Security Incident.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Options |
Your Legal Rights |
Deadline |
Submit a Claim form |
The only way to get a payment. |
Online or Postmarked by: October 24, 2025 |
Exclude Yourself or Opt Out |
Get no payment. Keep your right to file your own individual lawsuit against SAO for the same claims resolved by this Settlement. |
Postmarked by:
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object to the Settlement and/or attend the final fairness hearing |
Tell the Court the reasons why you do not believe the Settlement should be approved. You can also ask to speak to the Court at the hearing on October 28, 2025 about the fairness of the Settlement, with or without your own attorney. |
Postmarked by:
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dO nothing |
Get no payment and be bound by the terms of the Settlement. |
No Deadline |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
October 24, 2025
Exclusion Deadline
September 24, 2025
Objection Deadline
September 24, 2025
Fairness Hearing
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.