If your personal information was impacted in a cyber incident involving Bridgeway Center, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.
Bridgeway Center, Inc. has agreed to pay $615,000 to settle a class action lawsuit due to a cyber incident.
Who can file a claim?
You are part of the settlement class if:
- You are a living individual residing in the United States.
- Your personal information was impacted in the cyber incident.
- You received a notification from Bridgeway Center in May 2024 about the potential impact on your personal information.
How much can class members get?
- Ordinary Losses: Up to $1,500 per person for documented expenses like bank fees, credit monitoring, and other out-of-pocket costs incurred due to the incident.
- Extraordinary Losses: Up to $5,000 per person for documented, unreimbursed monetary losses due to fraud or identity theft directly linked to the incident.
- Flat Payment: Alternatively, a flat payment of $125 is available.
Your cash payment may be subject to a pro rata adjustment depending on the number of valid claims. For example, if the total valid claims exceed the net settlement fund, the amount each claimant receives might be reduced proportionally.
Is proof required to submit a claim?
Claimants need to provide documentation to support their claims. Documentation requirements include:
- For ordinary losses, documents such as credit card statements, bank statements, or receipts are necessary.
- For extraordinary losses, proof of fraud or identity theft, such as police reports or IRS documents, is required.
How to claim an award
To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form by February 8, 2025. Claims can be submitted online or by mailing a completed PDF claim form to:
Bridgeway Center Cyber Incident Litigation
Settlement Administrator
PO Box 3518
Portland, OR 97208-3518
$615k Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund of $615,000 will cover:
- Cash payments to eligible class members.
- Attorneys' fees and costs, up to 33.33% of the settlement fund.
- Service awards for class representatives, up to $2,000 each.
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: February 8, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: January 24, 2025
When is the Bridgeway Center Cyber Incident Litigation payout date?
After the final approval hearing on January 24, 2025, if the settlement is approved, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible claimants.
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