Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
HOSPITAL patients have just 24 hours to take action or risk missing out on up to $7,500 from a multi-million dollar payout.
All those impacted by the data leak can also claim one year of free three-bureau credit monitoring services.
During the data breach, personal patient information including health insurance details, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers and treatment information was compromised.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
There are different categories of compensation which vary depending on the personal impact of the breach.
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.
Up to four hours can be claimed at a rate of $25 per hour for a maximum lost time payment of $100.
Those who fail to submit a claim by January 12 could have their legal rights affected.
Claimants who were subject to extraordinary losses from the breach such as identity theft damages and fraudulent charges can get up to $7,500 for such losses as long as they provide evidence.
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Documented losses can be proven using receipts, credit reports, and bank statements.
The Tampa General Hospital has agreed to pay $6.8 million to resolve claims made by a class-action lawsuit regarding the breach in 2023.
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Those eligible for compensation from the settlement will have received a notice from the Florida Health Science Center about the data breach and that their information may have been leaked.
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.
