What is the MedStar Class Action About?
The MedStar Class Action alleges that that MedStar, an emergency medical service agency based in Fort Worth, Texas, failed to protect consumers from a data breach that occurred in October 2022. Plaintiffs claim that hackers accessed MedStar’s network due to the company's negligence and failure to implement adequate cybersecurity measures. This breach reportedly compromised sensitive patient information, including HIPAA-protected health information. MedStar has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the claims.
How Can I Make Sure To Never Miss A Settlement Claim?
Am I eligible to get a payout in the MedStar Class Action?
Eligible individuals are those who received a data breach notification letter from MedStar dated around December 19, 2022, informing them that their information may have been compromised in the October 2022 data breach. Additionally, there is a subclass of patients whose HIPAA-protected medical information was compromised in the data breach.
Is Proof of Purchase Required in Order to File A Claim?
Yes, proof is required for claiming out-of-pocket losses. Acceptable proof includes receipts, notices, account statements reflecting payment for or purchase of credit-monitoring services, phone bills, a detailed list of addresses traveled to with reasons and number of miles, and bank statements with fees such as card re-issuance or unreimbursed overdraft fees. Self-prepared documents like handwritten receipts are insufficient alone but can support other documentation.
How Much Money Can I Get?
Class members can receive up to $3,000 for out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the 2022 data breach. This may include expenses like travel, bank fees, credit costs, professional expenses, and losses from fraud or identity theft. Subclass members can claim up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour, totaling $80 in lost time payments. All class members are also eligible for one year of free credit-monitoring services, including single-bureau monitoring and up to $1 million in fraud insurance.
How Can I File a Claim?
To receive settlement benefits, eligible class members must submit a valid claim form by February 23, 2024. The claim form can be submitted online through the link below or, if mailed, postmarked by this date. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for April 3, 2024.
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About Filing Settlement Claims
Please understand that submitting a settlement claim for payout with fraudulent information will result in the rejection of your claim form. By providing this information and attesting to its accuracy under oath, you acknowledge the potential legal consequences of perjury. It's important to recognize that such dishonest actions not only impact your own eligibility but also negatively affect those legitimately entitled to the benefits of the class action settlement. If you are unsure about your eligibility for this class action settlement, we encourage you to visit the official website of the class action administrator. It's important to note that ClaimClassActions.com serves as an informational resource only and is not affiliated with a class action administrator or a law firm.
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