A California health care company is poised to pay more than $1.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over a cyberattack that allegedly exposed patient data.
According to the official settlement WebsiteDeanco Healthcare, doing business as Mission Community Hospital, has agreed to establish a $1.5 million settlement fund related to a data security incident that occurred on May 1, 2023, which could yield victims $5,100 each.
A subsequent investigation determined that the threat actor had compromised certain database files containing personally identifiable information, the settlement website says.
Data potentially exposed includes addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, health insurance plan member identifiers, claims data, and clinical information about care at Mission Community Hospital.
According to ComplianceHome, which tracks industry regulations, a breach occurred Submitted To the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights affecting 269,547 individuals.
The two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles County were later combined into one lawsuit, the report says. Under the settlement, class members may seek up to $5,000 for documented losses related to the accident.
Eligible California residents may also claim a statutory payment of $100, bringing the potential benefit to $5,100 per person. The settlement also provides for two years of medical monitoring services for class members who elect to receive them, as well as potential remaining cash payments from the settlement fund.
Deanco denies any wrongdoing and takes responsibility, according to ComplianceHome.
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