A Pennsylvania health care services company has agreed to a $3 million class action settlement stemming from a major cybersecurity incident.
The Health Care Services Group reached agreement in the case of Williamson et al. v. Healthcare Services Group, Inc., Reports HEPA Magazine.
The company provides environmental, dining, and nutrition support services across thousands of long-term care and healthcare facilities in 48 states.
Unauthorized access to the company’s systems reportedly allowed the theft of names, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, financial account records, login credentials, and protected health information. Other information affected includes state identification numbers and health insurance information.
The data breach was identified on or around October 7, 2024, and affected the personal and protected data of 624,496 people.
Among the allegations against the healthcare services group in the class action that led to the settlement were negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and violations of consumer protection laws.
The settlement fund will cover legal costs and will provide class members with three years of credit monitoring as well as identity theft protection.
Eligible individuals can also seek compensation for out-of-pocket losses of up to $5,000 each plus potential additional cash distributions.
The company denies any liability but has chosen to resolve the claims and avoid lengthy court proceedings.
Claims must be submitted by October 1, 2026, before the final hearing scheduled for September 24, 2026.
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