Thousands of Americans have the opportunity to claim compensation of up to $25,000 as part of a $30 million settlement related to a significant data breach. The case involves Integris Health, an Oklahoma-based healthcare organization, which faced a class action lawsuit after a data breach in late 2023 compromised the personal information of its patients.
The breach occurred on November 28, 2023, and documents related to the lawsuit indicate that patient data was accessed, potentially exposing individuals to fraud and identity theft. The lawsuit alleges that Integris Health failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures that could have prevented the incident. While the healthcare provider has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to the settlement to resolve the allegations.
Under the terms of the settlement, affected patients can receive compensation for documented losses related to the data breach. Each individual may claim up to $25,000 for out-of-pocket expenses, or alternatively, a pro-rata cash payment estimated at $100. In addition, class members will receive three years of free credit monitoring services from major credit bureaus and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
To qualify for compensation, affected individuals must provide documentation of their expenses, such as receipts. The deadline for submitting claims is December 22, 2023.
Data Breach at Communication Federal Credit Union
This settlement follows another incident involving the Communication Federal Credit Union (CFCU), which faced scrutiny for inadequate cybersecurity measures that led to a separate data breach between December 31, 2023, and January 11, 2024. The breach exposed sensitive customer information, including names, birthdays, home addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account details, and card numbers.
CFCU, which operates as a member-owned financial institution in Oklahoma and Kansas, has also agreed to a class action settlement totaling $2.9 million to address the claims against it. Similar to the Integris Health case, plaintiffs who are US residents can opt for cash payments or reimbursement for expenses related to the data breach.
Individuals who faced out-of-pocket losses from the CFCU breach may receive compensation of up to $7,500 for costs such as credit monitoring, identity replacement fees, and losses due to fraud or identity theft. Documentation is also required for these claims. Those who did not incur out-of-pocket expenses are entitled to a pro-rata share of the $2.9 million settlement fund, which is expected to yield checks averaging around $125, although the exact amount will vary based on the number of valid claims.
As the deadlines approach, affected individuals are encouraged to take action to secure their compensation from these settlements.
