THE deadline to claim $2,000 from a $6.37 million settlement is fast approaching.
Americans don’t have much time left to apply for compensation in a data breach class action that compromised sensitive informaiton.
The deadline to claim $2,000 from a $6.37 million settlement is fast approaching[/caption]
Apria Healthcare is a company that provides several services such as oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment and wound care.
The company has been accused of not doing enough to prevent a data leak in April 2019 that threatened both employee and customer information.
Apria’s alleged negligence allowed hackers to gain access to the personal information, plaintiffs have said.
As a result, Apria Healthcare has agreed to payout the $6.375 million to settle the claims.
This is despite not admitting to any wrongdoing.
The settlement benefits anyone who received notice from Apria that their information may have been compromised by hackers.
HOW MUCH WILL YOU BE PAID?
Under the terms of the settlement, class members are able top receive reimbursement for expenses related to the data breach.
This refers to money spent covering expenses resulting from information having been stolen.
It covers things like fraud and identity theft losses, professional fees, credit expenses and credit monitoring costs.
The settlement allows for claimants to receive up to $2,000 as compensation.
Class members are also able to receive a pro rata, or proportional, payment from the settlement fund.
This payment will depend on the amount of people claiming, as it will determine the number of people the money needs to be split between.
The more eligible claimants, the less each person will receive as a pro rata payment, and the less people the more money.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
When applying to this settlement, you must submit proof that you suffered financial as a result of the breach.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
These cannot be self-prepared by the claimant, like a hand-written receipt for example.
On its own, something like a hand-written receipt is not enough to receive reimbursement.
You must submit something like a normal receipt, an invoice or a financial document showing the money you paid out.
A self-prepared proof of purchase is not completely worthless, however.
It can be considered to add clarity or support other submitted documentation.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
If you do not submit a claim form before the deadline, you will not be considered for payment.
Also, if you submit a knowingly fraudulent claim, you are harming those who are eligible to receive compensation.
This settlement has claim deadline of October 22, 2025, and the final hearing will take place on November 4.
You can submit a claim by clicking this link.
Apria’s alleged negligence allowed hackers to gain access to the personal information, plaintiffs have said[/caption]
