If you are involved in a major data breach, you will receive some money.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve claims related to this infringement.
The proposed settlement benefits individuals who were notified of violations at Roper St. Francis Healthcare in October 2020.
The Roper St. Francis System consists of four hospitals, six emergency rooms, and 117 facilities in South Carolina's Lowcountry region.
Plaintiffs argue that nonprofit health care providers could have prevented the 2020 data breach by implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures.
But Roper St. Francis has denied any wrongdoing in agreeing to the $1.5 million settlement.
Class members may receive reimbursement of up to $325 for bank fees, credit costs, and other data breach-related expenses, as well as compensation for up to four hours of lost time at a rate of $20 per hour. Masu.
Additionally, you may be eligible for up to $3,250 in compensation for special data breach losses, such as fraudulent claims and identity theft losses.
Additionally, all class members are entitled to one year of free credit monitoring services.
The deadline for opting out or objecting to the settlement was April 30, 2024, and a final approval hearing was scheduled for May 2, 2024.
To receive cash, Class Members must submit a valid claim form by May 30, 2024.
See if you're eligible
Eligible individuals include individuals who received a data breach notification in October 2020 advising them that their information may have been compromised in a data breach at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
Eligible individuals can score up to $3,475 by providing the following information when submitting a claim:
- account details
- invoice
- receipt
- invoice
- Additional documentation regarding data breach-related expenses
Individuals can submit claims online or by mail.
However, both must be postmarked by or before the May 30, 2024 deadline.
Please note that if you do nothing, you will receive no compensation and waive your right to take legal action.
Please visit the website to learn more about your rights under this settlement.
What is a class action settlement?
Class action lawsuits provide a way for groups, or “classes,” of people to band together in court.
These lawsuits are often brought by one or a few people who allege that a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a lawsuit becomes a class action, the lawsuit extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to the person filing the lawsuit.
Companies often settle class actions by offering to pay class members, who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action in exchange for money.
These payment agreements often include a statement by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle in class action lawsuits to avoid further litigation costs.
Pollution, discrimination, and false advertising are examples of things that can quickly expose companies to class action lawsuits.
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