First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union Data Breach Settlement
PublishedFebruary 15, 2026
UpdatedJuly 25, 2026
This $400,000 settlement covered people affected by the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union cyberattack. Claims closed February 18, 2026; no final approval order or payment date is posted.
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 18, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for March 5, 2026. The official settlement website does not currently post a final approval order or payment date.
StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalNo final order or payment date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 18, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$400,000Before approved fees and administration costs.
Potential Benefit$100 or up to $5,000Three years of monitoring was also available.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union failed to use reasonable security measures to protect personal information involved in a cyberattack. The credit union denied wrongdoing, and the parties agreed to resolve the disputed claims through a settlement.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people whose private information was potentially compromised in the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union data incident and who received notice of the incident.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose an alternative cash payment estimated at $100 or seek up to $5,000 for qualifying documented losses. Three years of credit monitoring with identity-theft insurance was also available. Final payments could be adjusted.
How Claims Were Filed
Claims were accepted online or by mail through February 18, 2026. Supporting records were required for loss-reimbursement claims. The claim deadline has passed.
• Claim deadline: February 18, 2026
• Final approval hearing scheduled: March 5, 2026
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.
Case Information
The case is Maciejczyk v. First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, Case No. 2024-C-2592, in the Court of Common Pleas, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.