Individuals who received a notice about the Emergency Medical Services Authority data breach may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 and free credit monitoring from a class action settlement.
Overview
Emergency Medical Services Authority agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit related to a data incident that occurred between Feb. 10, 2024, and Feb. 13, 2024. The lawsuit alleged that unauthorized parties accessed files containing private information, potentially exposing sensitive data belonging to individuals whose information was maintained by Emergency Medical Services Authority.
Emergency Medical Services Authority denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Is Eligible
You may be included in the settlement class if all of the following apply:
- You reside in the United States.
- Your private information may have been compromised in the February 2024 Emergency Medical Services Authority data incident.
- You received a mailed notice from Emergency Medical Services Authority stating that the data incident may have impacted your information.
Available Benefits
Class members may choose from the following settlement benefits:
Out-of-pocket loss reimbursement: Up to $3,000 for documented, unreimbursed expenses that are fairly traceable to the data incident. Eligible losses must have occurred between Feb. 10, 2024, and March 5, 2026, and may include:
- Bank or card fees
- Postage or gasoline for local travel
- Fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or identity theft insurance purchased during the eligible period
- Professional fees such as attorneys, accountants, or credit repair services
Lost time reimbursement: Up to four hours at $15 per hour, for a maximum of $60, for time spent dealing with issues related to the data incident. Claimants must attest that at least one full hour was spent. Lost time payments count toward the $3,000 maximum.
Credit monitoring: Two years of single-bureau identity protection and credit monitoring services.
If the total value of approved claims and settlement costs exceeds $1.5 million, payments will be reduced on a pro rata basis.
How to File a Claim
Class members must submit a claim form by March 5, 2026. Claims may be filed online or by mailing a completed PDF claim form.
Mailing address:
EMSA Data Incident Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 5414
Portland, OR 97228-5414
Proof and Documentation Requirements
To submit a claim, class members must provide the unique identifier included in their settlement notice.
Claims for out-of-pocket losses require reasonable documentation, such as receipts or records not prepared by the claimant, showing the unreimbursed expense and its connection to the data incident.
For lost time reimbursement, claimants must attest to the time spent and select applicable activities or provide a brief description of the tasks performed.
To receive credit monitoring services, class members must select the appropriate option on the claim form.
Payment Methods
Payments may be issued by physical check, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or virtual prepaid card.
Settlement Fund Breakdown
The $1,500,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration and notice costs (to be determined)
- Attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses of up to $400,000
- Service awards to class representatives of up to $5,000 total
- Remaining funds distributed to eligible class members
Important Dates
- Opt-out deadline: Feb. 3, 2026
- Claim deadline: March 5, 2026
- Final approval hearing: April 6, 2026
Payout Timing
Payments are expected to be distributed approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement and resolves any appeals.
Reason for the Settlement
The lawsuit alleged that Emergency Medical Services Authority failed to adequately protect private information, resulting in unauthorized access during the February 2024 data incident. Emergency Medical Services Authority denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.
Key Details at a Glance
Settlement amount: $1.5 million
Potential award: Up to $3,000 plus two years of credit monitoring
Claim deadline: March 5, 2026
