Settlement Amount:
$1,750,000 fund; documented losses up to $5,000 or about $100 pro rata cash, plus 1 year of credit monitoring
Claim Deadline:
August 19, 2026
Proof Required:
The identifier from your settlement notice to file; documented-loss claims need receipts, records or third-party documentation traceable to the breach
Official Settlement Website:
LeeUniversityDataBreachSettlement.com
📄 Full claim guide: Read the complete Lee University data breach settlement breakdown on OpenClassActions.com for eligibility details, payout tiers, and step-by-step filing instructions.
What Is the Case About?
The lawsuit alleges Lee University failed to adequately protect personal information, leading to a data breach discovered around March 22, 2024 through a third-party software vulnerability. Breach notifications began March 25, 2025. Lee University denies wrongdoing and settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Qualifies?
Approximately 136,928 individuals who received a breach notification, including students, former students, employees and others whose data the university held.
How Much Can You Get?
- Tier 1: reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented losses
- Tier 2: a pro rata cash payment of about $100 (amount varies with claim volume)
- All class members can also receive one year of credit monitoring
How to File
File online (by 11:59 p.m. ET) or by mail (postmarked) by August 19, 2026, using the identifier from your notice.
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out / objection deadline: August 4, 2026
- Final approval hearing: September 3, 2026
Case Details
| Case Name | Harris et al. v. Lee University |
| Court | U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee |
| Settlement Amount | $1,750,000 |
File / Check Official Settlement Site
→ See the full Lee University data breach settlement details on OpenClassActions.com
By Felix Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.