Claim Form Deadline: December 9, 2024
Payout: Up to $5,000
Proof Required: Yes
Overview of the Settlement
A class action settlement of $1.075 million has been reached with Injured Workers Pharmacy following a data breach that allegedly compromised customers’ personally identifiable information (PII). The case, titled, Case No. 1:22-cv-10797-RGS, revolves around an incident at Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC (IWP) where unauthorized access to email accounts may have exposed sensitive personal health information (PHI) of current and former customers.
The lawsuit claims that IWP failed to adequately protect customer information and did not take necessary precautions to secure their data.
What is Injured Workers Pharmacy (IWP)?
IWP is a nationwide full-service pharmacy specializing in workers’ compensation, providing prescription medications directly to injured workers. They manage insurance claims and the complexities associated with workers’ compensation cases.
Key Details of the Data Breach
- The breach occurred in January 2021 and affected over 75,000 patients.
- Hackers accessed PII, including names and Social Security numbers.
- IWP discovered the breach in May 2021, nearly four months after it happened, during which unauthorized access to PII may have continued.
- Affected patients were not notified until February 2022, approximately a year after the breach, following a seven-month investigation by IWP.
Total Settlement Amount
The total settlement for the data breach is $1,075,000.
How to Qualify for a Payout
To qualify, you must be a member of the settlement class, defined as anyone residing in the U.S. whose PII was potentially compromised due to the data incident disclosed by IWP in 2022.
Potential Benefits for Settlement Members
Eligible members who submit valid claims may receive:
- Credit monitoring
- Compensation for unreimbursed economic losses
- Pro rata cash payment
Proof of Claim
Yes, you will need a unique settlement claim ID to file. If you received a Postcard Notice by mail, your Settlement Claim ID will be on it. If you cannot find your ID, please contact the settlement administrators directly.
Claim Form Website: IWPDataSettlement.com
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