According to The Sun , Time is running out for Americans to claim up to thousands of dollars from a data breach settlement involving Great Expressions, a network of 246 dental care centers across the U.S.
The dental company is facing a class-action lawsuit due to a data breach in 2023, in which it is alleged that Great Expressions failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures, leading to the compromise of sensitive consumer information, including Social Security numbers. Although the company has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle the lawsuit.
Eligibility for Compensation
To qualify for compensation, class members must have received a notification from Great Expressions about the February 2023 data breach. The settlement divides class members into two groups based on whether their Social Security numbers were potentially exposed.
- Subclass 1: Customers whose Social Security numbers were compromised can receive:
- $500 in cash
- $500 for ordinary losses
- $5,000 for extraordinary losses
- $20 per hour of lost time (for up to two hours), totaling a maximum of $40.
Proof of expenses like receipts, bills, invoices, account statements, or credit reports will be required to claim compensation for losses.
- Subclass 2: Consumers whose Social Security numbers were not compromised are eligible for:
- $20 per hour of lost time (for up to two hours), totaling a maximum of $40.
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Key Dates to Remember
- Claim Form Deadline: Class members must submit a valid claim form by Friday, November 8, 2024 to receive compensation.
- Final Approval Hearing: The settlement’s final approval hearing is set for December 12, 2024.
- Exclusion or Objection Deadline: The deadline to exclude or object to the settlement has already passed, which was October 11, 2024.
Other Open Settlements
There are other settlements with approaching deadlines that eligible individuals should consider. Users of a popular streaming service can claim payment from a $3.74 million “subscription renewal” settlement, while Breyers customers can receive compensation from an $8.85 million “false advertising” settlement.
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