Americans to get up to $5.5k as part of $2.1m data breach settlement – just a bank statement needed to get cash
THOUSANDS of Americans could be eligible to score one-time payments up to $5,500 from a multi-million dollar data breach settlement.
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Inc. was sued for allegedly failing to protect consumer information from a September 2023 data breach.
Plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit claim that the data breach could have been prevented through reasonable security measures.
The incorporation has not admitted wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit by paying out $2.1 million.
Under the terms of the Cummins Behavioral Health settlement, class members could receive a reimbursement of up to $5,000 in documented extraordinary losses for damages.
A payout of $500 and $75 is also on offer for documented ordinary losses and lost time while dealing with the incident.
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Class members who do not have documented expenses can instead opt to receive a cash payment of $65 or a free trauma screening from Cummins.
Class members must submit a claim form by November 20, 2024.
To claim the money, all you need to do is provide account statements along with any proof of data breach-related losses, such as receipts, bills, invoices, or credit reports.
Claims must be filed under penalty of perjury, and fraudulent claims can negatively impact other eligible class members.
If unsure about eligibility, check the FAQ section on the Settlement Administrator’s website before filing.
You can fill out the form online here.
The case is officially known as Ham, et al. v. Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Inc., with case nu,ber49D01-2308-PL-0322426.
It is being heard at the Indiana Commercial Court, Marion Superior Court No. 1 in Marion County
For further details and to file a claim, visit the settlement website here.
If you are not eligible for this settlement, you may want to explore other open class action settlements.
What’s a class-action settlement?
CLASS action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
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Great Expressions, a network of 246 dental care centers nationwide, was sued for allegedly failing to protect consumer information from a September 2023 data breach.
Great Expressions is settling over allegations that its cybersecurity measures were insufficient, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information.
The chain has not admitted wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit to resolve the claims.
The settlement benefits those who received a notification from Great Expressions about the data breach.
It distinguishes between two subclasses based on whether the breach potentially compromised Social Security numbers.
Popular protective equipment and clothing brand Magid Glove are at the heart of the $5,175 million settlement.
They are accused of violating Illinois laws by using “fingerprint time clocks” and taking temperatures with scanners over eight years.
Anyone who used a fingerprint-scanning clock or had their temperature taken by one of the scanners may be eligible.
According to the class action lawsuit, Magid Glove used fingerprint time clocks and temperature scanners without notifying people properly.
It affects those who used either device at Magid’s Romeoville, Illinois, facility between January 8, 2016, up to August 30, 2024.
Meanwhile, streaming giant Tubi – one of the most-watched services on the market – agreed to pay $19.99 million to settle a class action lawsuit.
The privacy suit alleges that Tubi shared users’ personal information with third parties without getting their consent first, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act.
While the streaming company has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay the sum to settle the lawsuit.
And this means thousands of Tubi users now stand a chance to get a share from the million-dollar payout.
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