Cummins Behavioral Health $2.1M Data Breach Settlement

If your personal information was compromised in a 2023 security incident at Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. has agreed to pay $2,100,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to prevent a data security breach that exposed personal information.

Who are the class members?

You are part of this settlement if your personal information was potentially compromised in the security incident or if you received a notification from Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. regarding the incident. The settlement class includes:

"Personal information" refers to data that identifies an individual or can be used to identify, locate, or contact an individual in combination with other information.

How much can class members get?

The settlement offers several compensation options:

• Reimbursement for Ordinary Losses: Up to $500 for documented expenses such as fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or identity theft insurance, as well as out-of-pocket expenses like bank fees and phone charges.
• Lost Time Compensation: Payment for lost time dealing with the incident, calculated at $25 per hour for up to 3 hours, totaling a maximum of $75.
• Reimbursement for Extraordinary Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary losses directly caused by the security incident, occurring between February 2, 2023, and August 29, 2024.
• Alternative Cash Payment: A cash payment of $65 if no other claims are made.
• Free Trauma Screening: A trauma screening from Cummins without proof of loss.

What proof is required to file a claim?

Claimants must provide documentation to support claims for ordinary and extraordinary losses, including receipts or other proof of expenses incurred due to the security incident.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must complete and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or mail your completed form to:

Settlement Administrator - 83085

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC

PO Box 5324

New York, NY 10150-5324

Ensure your claim is submitted by November 20, 2024.

Payment methods

Class members can receive payments via:

• Check
• Electronic transfer

$2,100,000 Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement fund of $2,100,000 will cover:

• Up to $2,100,000 for class member claims
• Up to $700,000 for attorneys' fees and expenses
• Up to $125,000 for notice and administrative expenses
• Service awards of up to $4,000 for each named class representative

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: November 20, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: October 7, 2024

When is the Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Settlement payout date?

Payments will be made after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

What happens next?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on October 7, 2024. If approved, payments will be distributed after all appeals are resolved.