$6,500 Settlement for Seniors Affected by Data Breach – How to Claim Your Money

Senior citizens impacted by a significant data breach could receive up to $6,500 in compensation—all they need to do is provide supporting documentation, such as a bank statement.

Luxury senior living company Vi has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit following a March 13, 2023, cyberattack that exposed residents’ personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, financial details, and medical records. While Vi denies any wrongdoing, the settlement provides financial relief and identity protection for those affected.

Settlement Payment Details

The compensation available through the settlement falls into two categories, based on the financial losses suffered:

• Ordinary Losses – Up to $1,500
  This category covers common financial burdens, including:
  • Bank fees
  • Travel costs
  • Credit monitoring expenses
  • Communication charges
  • Compensation for up to seven hours of lost time at $25 per hour

  To claim lost time, individuals must provide documentation or a written explanation linking their time spent to an out-of-pocket loss.

• Extraordinary Losses – Up to $5,000
  Those who experienced more severe financial harm—such as fraud or identity theft—linked to the Vi data breach may qualify for higher compensation.

Additionally, all individuals affected by the breach will receive two years of free Medical Shield Complete Monitoring, which includes:

• $1 million in medical identity theft insurance
• Real-time monitoring of medical records
• Access to fraud resolution specialists

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How to File a Claim

Anyone whose personal information was exposed in the March 2023 data breach is eligible to file a claim.

• The deadline to submit a claim is February 3, 2025
• Visit ViSettlement.com to complete the process
• Supporting documents, such as bank statements, credit card bills, or receipts for credit monitoring services, are required to validate claims

The final settlement approval hearing is set for February 19, 2025, so those impacted should act quickly to secure their compensation.

Other Data Breach Settlements

This settlement follows another major case in California, where victims of the Hapy Bear Surgery Center data breach may be entitled to payments of up to $8,050.

The Hapy Bear Surgery Center, a pediatric dental facility in Tulare, faced a lawsuit after a December 27, 2023, data breach exposed patients’ names, Social Security numbers, health insurance details, and medical records. Plaintiffs argued that the company failed to implement proper cybersecurity measures to prevent the breach.

Eligible individuals can receive:

• Up to $500 for out-of-pocket expenses, including bank fees, credit monitoring, and communication costs
• Up to $7,500 for significant unreimbursed losses due to fraud or identity theft

With large settlements being offered, affected individuals should take action to claim their compensation and protect their financial security .

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