Amazon and Mercy Health settled a lawsuit, Amazon in California for over $3 million about workers not getting enough pay, and Mercy Health in Missouri will pay $1.8 million for a data breach in 2020, giving money to affected people who file claims before deadlines.
Amazon and Mercy Health Settle Lawsuits – Employees and Patients Eligible for Compensation
According to the article in The US Sun, Amazon has agreed to pay over $3 million to settle a lawsuit in California. The lawsuit says Amazon didn’t pay employees enough for working overtime. Some workers got signing bonuses but were still underpaid when they worked extra hours. The settlement covers employees who worked overtime between July 22, 2017, and November 7, 2023. They could get around $565 each.
In another case, Mercy Health in St. Louis, Missouri, agreed to pay $1.8 million for a data breach. This breach happened in 2020 when a Mercy Health worker got into patient information. People affected by the breach can get up to $90. If they had extra expenses because of the breach, like dealing with identity theft, they could get an extra $300 with proof. People have to file a claim form by June 10 to get the money.
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$4.8M+ in Settlements of Amazon and Mercy Health: Amazon Pays Out $3M in Wage Dispute – Mercy Health Pays $1.8M in Data Breach Case (PHOTO: WKBN.com)
Amazon and Mercy Health Settlements Highlight Importance of Proper Legal Handling – Opportunities for Compensation in Class Action Lawsuits
Furthermore, these Amazon and Mercy Health settlements show how important it is for companies to handle legal issues properly. Class action lawsuits let groups of people come together to solve problems. By settling, companies can avoid long court battles. It’s a chance for people affected by issues like data breaches to get some compensation, but they need to follow the rules and deadlines to get it.
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