"Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute (PCLI) has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed in response to a cyberattack and data breach that was announced in March 2024. Hackers gained access to the PCLI network between November 13, 2023, and November 14, 2023, and potentially stole files containing names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical treatment information, health insurance and claims information, financial account information, and driver’s license information. The breach was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights as involving the protected health information of 9,967 individuals.
A lawsuit was filed – Wix v. Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute Inc.- that alleged PCLI failed to implement and maintain appropriate security measures and could have prevented the data breach. PCLI did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to a $400,000 settlement to bring the litigation to an end.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members are entitled to claim up to $5,000 as reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach or may opt to receive a cash payment estimated to be around $150 per claimant. The cash payment may be higher or lower depending on the funds available after claims have been paid. The settlement received preliminary approval from the court and the claims deadline was November 12, 2024. The final approval hearing has been scheduled for December 12, 2024."
https://www.hipaajournal.com/oak-valley-hospital-pacific-cataract-laser-institute-data-breach-settlements/
"Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute (PCLI) has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed in response to a cyberattack and data breach that was announced in March 2024. Hackers gained access to the PCLI network between November 13, 2023, and November 14, 2023, and potentially stole files containing names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical treatment information, health insurance and claims information, financial account information, and driver’s license information. The breach was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights as involving the protected health information of 9,967 individuals.
A lawsuit was filed – Wix v. Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute Inc.- that alleged PCLI failed to implement and maintain appropriate security measures and could have prevented the data breach. PCLI did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to a $400,000 settlement to bring the litigation to an end.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members are entitled to claim up to $5,000 as reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach or may opt to receive a cash payment estimated to be around $150 per claimant. The cash payment may be higher or lower depending on the funds available after claims have been paid. The settlement received preliminary approval from the court and the claims deadline was November 12, 2024. The final approval hearing has been scheduled for December 12, 2024."