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AMERICANS could be in line to get their hands on a huge $2,500 payment and all they need is a receipt to land the cash.
A group of people have been encourage to check whether they are eligible for their slice of a $700,000 settlement.
Americans must act fast if they want to receive up to $2,500 following a data breach[/caption]
This has come after the healthcare group Henry Ford Health System settled claims against the company following a data breach on March 30, 2023, according to Top Class Actions.
The group, based in Michigan, has been accused of failing to protect patients from the breach in a patient class action lawsuit.
This legal action claimed Henry Ford Health System should have implemented better cybersecurity to protect people’s data.
The medical group agreed to resolve the lawsuit with a $700,000 pot of money.
Henry Ford Health System did not admit any wrongdoing in the case.
Names, contact information, and medical information of around 168,000 were allegedly compromised in the incident.
Who is eligible?
Affected customers have been notified that their data may have been compromised during the breach.
Henry Ford Health System has contacted these people by mail.
How much money can claimants receive?
Class members can get up to $2,500 to reimburse any damaged caused by the cyber security incident.
Claimants could also receive a pro rata cash payment and this amount will vary based on how many claims are filed.
How can people claim?
People seeking a reimbursement payment must file proof of damages.
This could include receipts, tax documents, and invoice.
Claimants looking to get the pro rata payment do not have to file proof.
All class action members must file a claim form on the settlement’s website.
The deadline for members to do this is October 28, 2024.
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.
