Azura Vascular Care $3.15M Data Breach Settlement

If you were affected by the Azura Vascular Care data breach between September 27, 2023, and October 9, 2023, you may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Fresenius Vascular Care, Inc., doing business as Azura Vascular Care, has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to adequately protect personal and medical information during a 2023 cybersecurity incident. According to the complaint, an unauthorized third party potentially accessed sensitive personal data, including names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, insurance information, medical diagnoses, and treatment details.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

• Individuals whose personal information may have been compromised in the 2023 data breach disclosed by Azura Vascular Care.
• Individuals who received a notification from Azura Vascular Care informing them of the data breach.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Class member can select from one the following options:

• Documented Loss Payment: Class members may claim reimbursement of up to $10,000 for certain documented financial losses directly related to Azura cybersecurity incident.

• Pro Rata Cash Fund Payment: Class members that do not submit a Documented Loss Payment claim can submit for a pro rata cash payment. Payment amount will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, you must submit a claim form by the June 30, 2025. Class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form. Completed forms must be submitted online or mailed to the settlement administrator by the claim deadline.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Azura Data Settlement c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479.

Required proof and information

• Notice ID and Pin from notice required to submit an online claim.
• Documented Loss Payment claims require supporting documentation such as:
• Bank or credit card statements showing unauthorized charges
• Receipts for professional fees including a CPA or attorney hired to deal with identity theft
• IRS letters or documents showing delayed tax refunds
• Receipts for credit freezing/unfreezing or monitoring services

Payout options

Claimants can select one of the following payment options:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Physical check mailed to address provided

$3.15 Million settlement fund

The $3,150,000 settlement fund includes the following:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $1,102,500
• Attorneys' litigation costs and expenses: To be submitted at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,500 each
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement balance

Important dates

• Final Approval Hearing: June 16, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: June 30, 2025

When is the Azura Vascular Care data breach settlement payment date?

The court will hold the final approval hearing on June 16, 2025. Payments will be issued to class members with valid claims after the judge grants final approval to the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why was this class action lawsuit filed and settled?

The lawsuit was filed Azura Vascular Care allegedly failed to adequately protect personal and medical information, resulting in a data breach. Azura denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and the possibility of a trial.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website
2. Class Notice Document