Hapy Bear Surgery Center Data Breach Settlement

If your personal information was involved in the Hapy Bear Surgery Center data breach on or about December 27, 2023, you may be eligible to claim up to $7,500 from a class action settlement.

Hapy Bear Surgery Center has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence, breach of implied contract, and violations of California privacy laws, among other claims.

Who can file a claim?

You are eligible to file a claim if:

• You are a resident of the United States.
• Your personal information was involved in the data security incident discovered on or about December 27, 2023.
• You received a notice from Hapy Bear Surgery Center or its authorized representative regarding the incident.

How much can class members get?

• Ordinary out-of-pocket expenses: Up to $500, plus up to four hours of lost time at $25 per hour.
• Extraordinary out-of-pocket losses: Up to $7,500 for documented losses related to the data breach.
• Credit monitoring services: Two years of monitoring, including three-bureau credit checks and $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Additional payment for California residents: $50.

Calculations and Examples

For ordinary expenses, if you spent $200 on bank fees and $100 on credit monitoring, you could claim $300. If you spent three hours dealing with the incident, you could claim an additional $75 for your time, totaling $375.

For extraordinary losses, if you had $5,000 stolen from your bank account due to the breach, you could claim up to $5,000, provided you have documentation.

Proof required to submit a claim

Claimants must provide documentation to support their claims. This includes receipts or statements for out-of-pocket expenses and evidence of extraordinary losses.

• Ordinary expenses: Receipts for bank fees, credit monitoring, etc.
• Extraordinary losses: Documentation of unreimbursed monetary losses.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must complete a claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to:

In re: Hapy Bear Surgery Center Settlement

c/o HBSC Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 4206

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Claim Instructions

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Fill out the form with your personal information and details of your claim.
3. Attach necessary documentation to support your claim.
4. Submit the form online or mail it by February 4, 2025.

Payment Methods

• Check
• Electronic transfer

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 4, 2025
• Exclusion Deadline: January 6, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 24, 2025

When is the Hapy Bear Data Breach payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on February 24, 2025. If approved, the settlement will be finalized, and payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Hapy Bear Surgery Center failed to protect personal information, resulting in a data breach. The settlement allows both parties to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation.