Get Your Share of $6,000 from $2.7M Data Breach Settlement – Fill Out Your Claim Now
According to The Sun , – Time is running out for eligible Americans to claim up to thousands of dollars from a data breach settlement involving Great Expressions, a network of 246 dental care centers across the U.S. The settlement stems from a 2023 data breach, where class members argued that the company failed to implement sufficient cybersecurity measures, compromising sensitive consumer information such as Social Security numbers.
Settlement Details
Great Expressions has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle the class-action lawsuit, although the company has not admitted to any wrongdoing.
Eligibility
Class members who received a data breach notification from Great Expressions regarding the February 2023 breach may be eligible for compensation. The settlement divides class members into two subclasses based on whether their Social Security numbers were potentially accessed in the breach:
- Subclass 1: Customers whose Social Security numbers were compromised may receive:
- $500 in cash for the breach.
- $500 for ordinary losses related to the breach.
- $5,000 for extraordinary losses incurred due to the breach.
- $20 per hour for up to two hours of lost time spent addressing the issue.
Accepted forms of proof include receipts, bills, invoices, account statements, and credit reports.
- Subclass 2: Customers whose Social Security numbers were not compromised can claim:
- $20 per hour for up to two hours of lost time, for a total of $40.
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Important Dates
- Claim deadline: Class members must submit a valid claim form by Friday, November 8, 2024.
- Final approval hearing: The settlement’s final approval hearing is set for December 12, 2024.
- Exclusion or objection deadline: This has already passed (October 11, 2024).
Other Settlements to Consider
Americans should also be aware of other ongoing settlements with approaching deadlines:
- A $3.74 million settlement involving a popular streaming service for “subscription renewal” issues.
- A $8.85 million settlement with Breyers customers over “false advertising.”
Eligible individuals should check their eligibility and file claims before the deadlines to receive compensation.
