Settlement Deadlines Expiring the Week of April 24, 2026

Seven significant class action settlements are closing their claim windows between April 24 and April 30, 2026. Combined, these settlements represent over $300 million in consumer compensation. If you qualify for any of them, your time is nearly up. Here's what's closing this week and exactly how to file before it's too late.

1. NWRPC Data Breach — Deadline: April 24, 2026

If you're reading this on April 24, file immediately. The Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants (NWRPC) settlement closes today. The $1.2 million fund covers individuals whose personal data was compromised in the August 2024 NWRPC data breach. Eligible claimants can receive up to $3,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses plus two years of credit monitoring services.

Who qualifies: Anyone identified on the class list whose private information was potentially impacted by NWRPC's August 2024 data incident. If NWRPC sent you a breach notification letter, you're almost certainly eligible.

Proof required: No — self-attestation accepted for the base claim tier.

→ File the NWRPC Claim (Deadline: TODAY)

2. PharMerica Data Breach — Deadline: April 27, 2026

PharMerica — one of the largest institutional pharmacy providers in the United States — suffered a major ransomware attack in March 2023 that exposed the sensitive personal and health information of approximately 5.8 million individuals. The resulting class action settlement allows eligible claimants to receive:

• Up to $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses
• Up to $175 for estimated time spent dealing with the breach (no documentation needed)
• Three years of credit monitoring through a recognized provider
• A pro-rata cash payment from any remaining settlement funds

The PharMerica breach exposed names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medication information, and health insurance details. Given the sensitivity of the data exposed, this settlement is one of the higher-value data breach claims currently open.

Who qualifies: Anyone who received a notification letter from PharMerica stating their personal information was exposed in the March 2023 breach.

→ File the PharMerica Claim (Deadline: April 27)

3. Granite Wellness Centers Data Breach — Deadline: April 27, 2026

Granite Wellness Centers — a network of addiction treatment facilities in California — experienced a data breach in January 2021 that exposed patient records including protected health information (PHI). The settlement covers current and former Granite Wellness patients affected by the breach.

Eligible claimants can receive between $750 and $5,100:

• Tier 1: $750 flat cash payment with no documentation required
• Tier 2: Up to $5,100 for documented out-of-pocket losses including identity theft remediation costs, credit monitoring fees paid, and time spent addressing breach impacts

Who qualifies: Current or former Granite Wellness Centers patients impacted by the January 2021 data breach.

→ File the Granite Wellness Claim (Deadline: April 27)

4. Cumming Management Group Job Posting Settlement — Deadline: April 27, 2026

This one is unusual — and potentially very lucrative. Washington state requires employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings. Cumming Management Group allegedly violated this requirement, entitling job applicants to compensation under the state's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA).

Estimated payout: $1,731.76 per eligible claimant — one of the highest per-person amounts for this type of Washington salary transparency settlement.

Who qualifies: Anyone who applied for a job opening in Washington state with Cumming Management Group between January 1, 2023, and January 28, 2026, where the posting did not disclose a salary range.

→ File the Cumming Management Claim (Deadline: April 27)

5. Southwest Airlines Military Leave Settlement ($18.5M) — Deadline: April 28, 2026

Southwest Airlines agreed to pay $18.5 million to settle claims that it violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) by failing to provide proper pay and benefits to employees during short-term military leave.

This settlement covers current and former Southwest Airlines employees who took short-term military leave. Payout amounts vary based on pay differential calculations comparing military leave pay to what the employee would have earned had they worked regular shifts.

Who qualifies: Current or former Southwest Airlines employees who took short-term military leave at any point during the qualifying period.

→ File the Southwest Airlines Claim (Deadline: April 28)

6. BFI Waste Services Price Increases ($40M) — Deadline: April 30, 2026

BFI Waste Services agreed to a $40 million settlement covering commercial and industrial customers who were charged excessive price increases that exceeded the allowable rate adjustments under their contracts. If your business had a waste hauling or recycling contract with BFI in Florida, California, Illinois, South Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, or Jefferson County, Alabama — you may qualify for $100 to $250 in cash.

No proof required for the base claim amount. Businesses with documentation of larger losses can claim more.

→ File the BFI Waste Claim (Deadline: April 30)

7. Equity Residential Late Fees ($50M) — Deadline: April 30, 2026

Equity Residential agreed to pay $50 million to California tenants who were charged late fees between September 3, 2010, and October 28, 2022. The lawsuit alleged that Equity Residential's late fees constituted illegal penalties under California law — fees that exceeded the actual costs associated with late payment.

Who qualifies: Anyone who was charged a late fee while renting from an Equity Residential property in California during the qualifying period. Equity Residential owns and manages thousands of apartment units across California, so the class size is substantial.

→ File the Equity Residential Claim (Deadline: April 30)

How to File Multiple Claims at Once

If you qualify for more than one of this week's closing settlements, there's no reason to file them one at a time. Here's a systematic approach:

1. Triage by deadline: File the April 24 settlement first (NWRPC), then April 27, then April 28, then April 30.
2. Have your information ready: Most claims need your name, address, email, and the basis for your eligibility. For data breaches, have your notification letter handy if you received one.
3. Document each submission: Save the confirmation email from each settlement administrator. You'll need your claim reference numbers if there are issues.
4. Check your email in 24 hours: Confirmation emails sometimes go to spam. Verify you received confirmation for each claim.

Key Takeaways

• Seven major settlements close this week, April 24–30, 2026
• Total compensation across these settlements exceeds $300 million
• The NWRPC deadline is today, April 24 — file immediately if eligible
• PharMerica (up to $10,000+) and Granite Wellness (up to $5,100) close April 27
• Southwest Airlines ($18.5M) closes April 28
• BFI Waste ($40M) and Equity Residential ($50M) close April 30
• Most of these require no proof — you can file in minutes

Missed deadlines cannot be extended. The court sets these dates and settlement administrators are legally barred from accepting late claims. File now.