Endocrine and Psychiatry Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you received a Notice Letter from the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center (EPC) notifying you that your private information was compromised in a data incident, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Endocrine and Psychiatry Center, LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to their computer systems, which compromised private information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, and health insurance details.

Who can file a claim?

The settlement class includes all individuals residing in the United States who received a Notice Letter from EPC indicating their private information was compromised in the data incident.

How much is the payout per person?

• Identity Theft Protection Services: All class members are eligible for two years of identity theft protection services, including up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Class members can claim up to $750 for documented out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the data incident. These expenses can include unreimbursed bank fees, long-distance phone charges, and costs for freezing or unfreezing credit reports, among others.
• Lost Time Reimbursement: Class members who spent time dealing with the data incident can claim up to 3 hours at $25 per hour, totaling a maximum of $75.
• Reimbursement for Actual Monetary Loss: Class members who suffered documented monetary loss due to the data incident can claim up to $5,000. The loss must be actual, documented, and unreimbursed, and it should have occurred between March 20, 2023, and February 6, 2025.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants need to provide documentation to support their claims for reimbursement:

• For out-of-pocket expenses, documentation such as receipts is required.
• For lost time, a brief description of how the time was spent is needed.
• For actual monetary loss, documentation proving the loss and efforts to mitigate it is necessary.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form. The fastest way is to file a claim online. Alternatively, claimants can download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator:

EPC Data Incident Settlement

c/o Settlement Administrator

PO Box 25226

Santa Ana, CA 92799

Claim instructions

1. Gather all necessary documentation to support your claim.
2. Complete the claim form online or download and fill out the PDF form.
3. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.
4. Ensure the claim is submitted or postmarked by February 6, 2025.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 6, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: March 17, 2025

When is the EPC Data Incident Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on March 17, 2025. If approved, the settlement benefits will be distributed after resolving any appeals.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a data incident that allegedly compromised sensitive personal information. EPC denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.