20/20 Eye Care Network, Hearing Care Network data breach $3M class action settlement - Top Class Actions
20/20 Eye Care Network, Hearing Care Network data breach $3M class action settlement
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Top Class Actions | February 9, 2023
Category: Data Breach
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iCare Acquisition agreed to pay $3 million to resolve claims a data breach compromised 20/20 Eye Care Network and 20/20 Hearing Care Network patient data.
The settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notification from 20/20 Eye Care Network or 20/20 Hearing Care Network as a result of the data breach that occurred in January 2021.
20/20 Eye Care Network and 20/20 Hearing Care Network allegedly experienced a data breach in January 2021 which compromised sensitive patient information. According to plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit accused iCare Acquisitions of failing to protect their information from the breach.
20/20 Eye Care Network and 20/20 Hearing Care Network are health plan networks that provide vision- and hearing-care coverage. The two networks are part of iCare Acquisition.
iCare Acquisition hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3 million class action settlement to resolve these allegations.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive reimbursement of up to $2,500 for data breach damages. This includes out-of-pocket expenses, such as credit monitoring purchases and credit report costs, as well as up to 10 hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour.
Class members who experienced actual identity theft as a result of the data breach can receive compensation of up to $5,000.
All class members are eligible for three years of identity monitoring protection services. In lieu of these services, class members can opt to receive a $50 cash payment. The amount of the cash payments may be reduced based on the number of claims filed.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is April 3, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for June 22, 2023.
To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by May 1, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who received a data breach notification from 20/20 Eye Care Network or 20/20 Hearing Care Network as a result of the data breach which occurred in January 2021
Potential Award
$5,000
Proof of Purchase
Documentation of data breach-related expenses
Claim Form
CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
05/01/2023
Case Name
Desue, et al. v. 20/20 Eye Care Network Inc., et al., Case No. 0:21-cv-61275-RAR, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Final Hearing
06/22/2023
Settlement Website
2020EyeCareDataBreach.com
Claims Administrator
20/20 Eye Care Data Breach Settlement
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2960
Portland, OR 97208-2960
[email protected]
877-624-2227
Class Counsel
Gayle M Blatt
CASEY GERRY SCHENK FRANCA VILLA BLATT & PENFIELD LLP
Defense Counsel
Mark S Melodia
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
Open for Claims
Top Class Actions | February 9, 2023
Category: Data Breach
FOLLOW ARTICLE
A young girl completing an eye test at a doctors office, representing the 20/20 Eye Care Network and Hearing Care Network data breach settlement.
(Photo Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock)
iCare Acquisition agreed to pay $3 million to resolve claims a data breach compromised 20/20 Eye Care Network and 20/20 Hearing Care Network patient data.
The settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notification from 20/20 Eye Care Network or 20/20 Hearing Care Network as a result of the data breach that occurred in January 2021.
20/20 Eye Care Network and 20/20 Hearing Care Network allegedly experienced a data breach in January 2021 which compromised sensitive patient information. According to plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit accused iCare Acquisitions of failing to protect their information from the breach.
20/20 Eye Care Network and 20/20 Hearing Care Network are health plan networks that provide vision- and hearing-care coverage. The two networks are part of iCare Acquisition.
iCare Acquisition hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3 million class action settlement to resolve these allegations.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive reimbursement of up to $2,500 for data breach damages. This includes out-of-pocket expenses, such as credit monitoring purchases and credit report costs, as well as up to 10 hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour.
Class members who experienced actual identity theft as a result of the data breach can receive compensation of up to $5,000.
All class members are eligible for three years of identity monitoring protection services. In lieu of these services, class members can opt to receive a $50 cash payment. The amount of the cash payments may be reduced based on the number of claims filed.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is April 3, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for June 22, 2023.
To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by May 1, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who received a data breach notification from 20/20 Eye Care Network or 20/20 Hearing Care Network as a result of the data breach which occurred in January 2021
Potential Award
$5,000
Proof of Purchase
Documentation of data breach-related expenses
Claim Form
CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
05/01/2023
Case Name
Desue, et al. v. 20/20 Eye Care Network Inc., et al., Case No. 0:21-cv-61275-RAR, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Final Hearing
06/22/2023
Settlement Website
2020EyeCareDataBreach.com
Claims Administrator
20/20 Eye Care Data Breach Settlement
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2960
Portland, OR 97208-2960
[email protected]
877-624-2227
Class Counsel
Gayle M Blatt
CASEY GERRY SCHENK FRANCA VILLA BLATT & PENFIELD LLP
Defense Counsel
Mark S Melodia
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
