Americans Can Claim $5,000 from Data Breach Settlement – Just a Receipt Needed!

A data breach settlement could provide one-time payments of up to $5,000 to individuals affected by a 2023 security breach at Morrison Community Hospital.

The Illinois-based 25-bed critical access hospital faced allegations of failing to protect patient data, which reportedly led to the exposure of names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and medical records. While Morrison Community Hospital has denied any wrongdoing, it has agreed to a $675,000 settlement to resolve the claims.

Who Is Eligible?

Patients whose information was compromised in the September 24, 2023, breach would have received a mailed notification from Morrison Community Hospital.

Those impacted can submit a claim to receive a portion of the settlement. To qualify, claimants must:

• Fill out a claim form on the settlement’s official website
• Provide documentation supporting any financial losses or fraudulent activity related to the breach, such as bank statements, receipts, or credit reports

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Payment Details

Compensation is available in two categories:

• Up to $5,000 for individuals who experienced unreimbursed financial losses directly caused by the breach
• Pro-rata payments for those who did not suffer financial harm but were still affected

Important Deadlines

The deadline to file a claim is February 5, 2025.

A final approval hearing is scheduled for February 28, 2025, after which payments will be processed.

Other Settlement Opportunities

Even if you’re not eligible for this settlement, there are other ongoing payouts available.

• Visa and Mastercard are expected to distribute $197.5 million in a separate settlement.
• Mondelez International, the maker of Oreo cookies, is also issuing payouts as part of a class action lawsuit.

Also Read – Last Chance to Claim Up to $7,500 from $6.8M Data Breach Settlement

For those impacted by data breaches or class action settlements, checking eligibility for compensation could lead to significant financial relief .

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