Hinds v. Community Medical Centers, Inc.

What is this lawsuit about?

The Litigation alleges that on or around October 10, 2021, Community Medical Centers, Inc. (“Defendant” or “CMC”) was the victim of a data incident whereby an unauthorized person gained access to CMC’s network and sensitive data. That data may have included Plaintiffs’ and/or Settlement Class Members’ personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), including first and last names, medical information, mailing addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and demographic information.

CMC denies any wrongdoing, and no court or other entity has made any judgment or other determination of any wrongdoing or that any law has been violated. CMC denies these and all other claims made in the Litigation. By entering into the Settlement, CMC is not admitting any wrongdoing.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are a Settlement Class Member if your PII and/or PHI was potentially compromised in the Incident. CMC previously mailed notice of the Incident to Settlement Class Members, and notice of this Settlement was sent to Settlement Class Members. If you are not sure whether you are a Settlement Class Member, you may contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-888-498-1702.

What Does the Settlement Provide?

CMC has agreed to pay $1,925,000.00 (the “Settlement Fund”) to settle this Litigation. The Settlement Fund will be used to pay benefits to the Settlement Class Members who file valid and timely claims, the costs of notice and claims administration, attorneys’ fees and costs and service awards to the Plaintiffs. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you may be able to receive one of the following benefits by completing a claim form.

1. Cash Payment Benefit
   
   By submitting a valid claim for the cash payment benefit using the claim form, you are eligible to receive a cash payment of aproximately $39, subject to upward or downward proration depending upon how many Settlement Class Members file valid claims. This amount cannot be combined with the below Pango ID Theft Protection benefit.


2. Pango ID Theft Protection
   
   By submitting a valid claim for the Pango ID Theft Protection using the claim form, you are eligible to receive thirty-six (36) months of free identity theft protection and fraud resolution services from Pango called “Financial Shield” (“Pango ID Theft Protection”). Settlement Class Members who validly elect the Pango ID Theft Protection will have ninety (90) days after the code is sent to them by Pango to activate their Pango ID Theft Protection subscription. Any member of the Settlement Class who fails to activate their Pango ID Theft Protection subscription by the activation deadline will be considered as having waived any right to activate their Pango ID Theft Protection subscription.