Claim Your Compensation: Americans Can Receive Up to $7,500 from $18.5M Data Breach Settlement
According to The Sun, Americans may be eligible for a share of a multi-million dollar settlement following a significant data breach at a medical provider, with up to $7,500 available to eligible claimants. However, the deadline to apply is approaching quickly.
Background of the Data Breach
East River Medical Imaging, a radiology center, is at the center of a class action lawsuit in New York after being targeted by hackers between August and September 2023. The breach reportedly led to the unauthorized access of personal patient information, including sensitive data such as:
- Insurance information
- Social security numbers
- Contact details
- Procedure information and imaging results
The lawsuit alleges that East River Medical failed to adequately protect patient data and could have prevented the breach by implementing stronger digital security measures. Although the provider has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the claims to end the litigation.
Compensation Details
Individuals whose data was compromised in the breach, as well as those who received a notification about the incident, are eligible to apply for compensation. Claimants have two options for receiving their payout:
- Expense Reimbursement:
Eligible individuals can claim up to $7,500 for losses related to the data breach, including:- Bank fees
- Damages caused by fraud or identity theft
- Costs incurred for hiring professional services
To qualify for this type of compensation, claimants must provide documentation of their losses, such as bank statements, receipts, and invoices.
- Pro Rata Cash Payment:
Those without proof of expenses or who prefer not to claim reimbursement can opt for a standard pro rata cash payment. This amount will be calculated from the remaining settlement fund after all other claims have been settled.
In addition to either payment option, all claimants will receive one year of three-bureau credit monitoring to help detect potential fraud.
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Important Deadlines
Time is running out for eligible claimants to file their claims, with the deadline to submit a valid claim form set for October 22.
A critical deadline has already passed: class members were required to exclude themselves from the settlement or object to its terms by August 23.
If claimants miss the application deadline, they will forfeit their right to receive compensation or credit monitoring benefits. Those who excluded themselves will retain their legal rights to pursue further action against East River Medical for the same claims in the future.
For those ready to submit their claims, all valid applications can be made on the settlement website.
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