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Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union Data Breach Settlement — Do You Qualify?

Updated July 23, 2026

Defendant
Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union
Status
Open to claims
Potential payout
Up to $4,500 for documented losses, or a $75 alternate cash payment, plus credit monitoring
Claim deadline
File by September 8, 2026
Proof required
Yes (for some claims)
Check if you qualify →

Overview

A settlement has been reached in Joanne Vannier and James Ciuffo v. Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union (Case No. EF2025-73702, Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Warren), over a targeted cyberattack on Parks Heritage's computer systems in July 2024. Files containing private information were accessed, potentially including names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and credit or debit card numbers. Parks Heritage denies it did anything wrong and agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks, and uncertainties of continued litigation.

Who qualifies

  • You are a U.S. resident.
  • Your personal information was compromised in the July 17–27, 2024 Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union data security incident.
  • You received a notice of the data security incident from Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union.

What you could receive

Class members can claim one of two cash payments. Cash Payment A reimburses up to $4,500 for actual, documented out-of-pocket losses related to the breach (including identity-theft or fraud losses, credit report or monitoring fees, and ID-replacement costs), plus up to four hours of lost time at $25/hour (maximum $100, within the $4,500 cap). Cash Payment B is a one-time $75 payment with no documentation required. Class members may also receive credit monitoring.

How to file your claim

  1. 1Confirm your information was compromised in the July 2024 Parks Heritage data incident (a notice from the credit union is a strong indicator).
  2. 2File a claim online, or download and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator.
  3. 3If claiming documented losses (Cash Payment A), attach supporting proof such as bank statements or receipts.
  4. 4File by the September 8, 2026 claim deadline.

Official settlement site: ParksHeritageDataIncident.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can I get from the Parks Heritage settlement?

Class members can claim up to $4,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or a $75 alternate cash payment, plus credit monitoring.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

The claim deadline is September 8, 2026. The deadline to opt out is August 7, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

Who is eligible?

U.S. residents whose personal information was compromised in the July 2024 Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union data incident and who received a notice of the breach.