Claim Form Deadline: June 23, 2025
Estimated Payout: Varies
Proof Required: Up to $10,000
What is the $7.5M Enzo Biochem Data Breach Settlement?
Enzo Biochem, Inc. and Enzo Clinical Labs, Inc. have settled a $7.5 million class action lawsuit related to a ransomware attack that took place on April 6, 2023. The attack potentially exposed the personal information of individuals affiliated with Enzo, including former patients. While Enzo Biochem denies any wrongdoing, they have agreed to pay $7.5 million to affected individuals after allegedly failing to protect the data of 2.47 million people.
Enzo Biochem, a New York-based life sciences biotech company, provides clinical lab services to patients. Approximately 600,000 individuals had their Social Security numbers compromised in the breach, which is considered highly sensitive and personal information.
Total Settlement Amount
The total settlement sum is $7.5 million.
How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You may qualify for compensation if you are a U.S. resident whose personal information was potentially exposed in the April 2023 cyber incident and received notification from Enzo.
How Much Can I Receive?
You could receive up to $10,000 for documented losses due to the breach, a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, and/or two years of Healthcare Data and Credit Monitoring and Insurance Services.
How Do I File a Claim?
To file a claim, complete and submit the Claim Form, which is available online or can be requested by mail or phone. You can then submit the form either online or by traditional mail.
Claim Form Deadline
The deadline for submitting the Claim Form is June 23, 2025.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Yes, for Documented Loss Payments, you must provide an attestation and relevant documentation to support your claim. However, no documentation is required for the Cash Fund Payment, but you may need to provide a unique ID, pin, or code you received in previous data breach or settlement notices.
Notable Ransomware Attacks in History
- WannaCry (2017): A global ransomware attack that affected over 150 countries, targeting computers with Microsoft Windows and demanding ransom payments in Bitcoin. It disrupted organizations like the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
- NotPetya (2017): Initially disguised as Petya ransomware, this malware caused widespread destruction and disrupted companies like Maersk, Merck, and Ukrainian government institutions.
- Colonial Pipeline (2021): A ransomware attack on a major U.S. fuel pipeline, causing shortages and price hikes along the East Coast, carried out by the DarkSide gang.
- Kaseya (2021): A supply chain attack that affected managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. The REvil ransomware group exploited a vulnerability in Kaseya’s software to encrypt client data.
Ransomware attacks continue to target a range of sectors, from individuals to large organizations, leading to financial loss and service disruptions.
How to Qualify for Compensation
If you received a notice about the data breach, you can file a claim to seek compensation.
Claim Form Website: EnzoDataSettlement.com
