In re Regents of the University of Minnesota Data Litigation
If the University of Minnesota stored or had access to your personal information in August 2021—or you later received a breach notice—you could collect cash from a proposed $5 million settlement. Eligible class members must submit a claim by December 24, 2025. File today to protect your rights.
Who Is Eligible?
- Your personal information was maintained in or accessible via the University’s Legacy Data Warehouse as of August 10, 2021, or
- You received the University’s September 2023 “Notice of Data Incident.”
What You Could Receive
- Cash payments from a $5 million common fund (exact amounts depend on the number of approved claims).
- All payments are contingent on the Court granting final approval and the absence of appeals.
Important Dates
- Claim deadline: December 24, 2025
- Opt-out deadline: December 29, 2025
- Objection deadline: December 29, 2025
- Final approval hearing: January 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT
How to File a Claim
The fastest way is online through the official settlement website. You may also download and mail the claim form.
File Online at UofMDataSettlement.com Download Claim Form (PDF)Court Documents
Preliminary Approval Order (PDF) Settlement Agreement (PDF) Long-Form Notice (PDF)Key Case Facts
- Court: State of Minnesota District Court, Hennepin County, Fourth Judicial District
- Case No.: 27-CV-23-14056
- Data incident: Unauthorized access to the University’s Legacy Data Warehouse around August 2021; limited data later surfaced on the dark web.
- Covered data types: Names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, contact details, driver’s license or passport numbers, academic, employment and demographic records.
- Defendant position: The University denies wrongdoing and no court has found it liable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “In re Regents of the University of Minnesota Data Litigation” settlement about?
The lawsuit claims the University failed to adequately secure personal information stored in its Legacy Data Warehouse, leading to an August 2021 breach. The $5 million settlement resolves those allegations without admission of fault.
How do I know if I’m part of the class?
You are included if your data was housed in or accessible through the University’s Legacy Data Warehouse as of August 10, 2021, or if you received the September 2023 breach notice.
What are my options besides filing a claim?
- Exclude yourself: Mail a request by December 29, 2025 to keep your right to sue separately.
- Object: Write to the Court by December 29, 2025 if you think the settlement is unfair.
- Do nothing: You will receive no payment and give up the right to sue over the same claims.
When will payments be sent?
Payments are issued after final approval on January 28, 2026 and any appeals are resolved. This may take several months or longer—please be patient.
Who can I contact for help?
Call the settlement administrator at (833) 890-4933 or email info@UofMDataSettlement.com.