Lincare Settlement Offers Compensation for Patients Affected by Data Breach
Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over Patient Data Breach at Lincare Holdings
Lincare Holdings, a company that makes devices for respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD has agreed to pay $7.25 million for settlement a lawsuit over a leak of patients personal information in 2021. Patients sued the company saying it could have stopped the hack. The lawsuit, called a class action means many people are involved and they will get money from the settlement.
People affected by the leak can get up to $5,090 each from the settlement. But Lincare says it did not do anything wrong. If you want money from the settlement you have to show the court proof of certain expenses like bills for credit monitoring services. The deadline to ask for money is April 15, 2024.
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$7.25M Data Breach Settlement – Up to $5,090 Available for Affected Americans: Provide Proof to Claim Compensation! (PHOTO: The US Sun)
Patients Affected by Lincare Data Breach Eligible for Compensation from $7.25 Million Settlement
The lawsuit happened because of a leak of patients personal information back in 2021. Lincare makes devices to treat breathing problems like asthma and COPD. Now, they are paying out millions of dollars to settle the lawsuit. If you were affected you might get some money but you have to show proof of certain expenses to get it.
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