Injured Workers Pharmacy $1.075M Data Breach Settlement

If you were notified by Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC of a data incident in or around February 2022, you may be eligible to claim a cash payment or other benefits from a class action settlement.

Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC has agreed to pay $1,075,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to certain email accounts, which potentially exposed personal information.

Who can file a claim?

The Settlement Class includes individuals in the United States whose personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident disclosed by Injured Workers Pharmacy in February 2022.

Individuals must have received a notification from Injured Workers Pharmacy regarding the data incident.

How much can class members get?

• Credit Monitoring: Two years of credit monitoring services.
• Compensation for Unreimbursed Economic Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented losses.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: A share of the net settlement fund, estimated at $50 per claimant, subject to adjustment based on the number of claims.

If the total claims exceed the settlement fund, payments will be adjusted downward proportionally. For example, if the net settlement fund is $500,000 and 10,000 valid claims are submitted, each claimant would receive $50. However, if 15,000 claims are submitted, the payment per claimant would be reduced to approximately $33.33.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, proof is required for certain claims:

• Credit Monitoring: No documentation required.
• Unreimbursed Economic Losses: Receipts or other documentation proving costs incurred.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: No documentation required.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a valid claim form by December 9, 2024. You can submit a claim online or by mail a completed claim form to:

IWP Data Settlement Administrator

PO Box 1031

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Payment methods

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check via mail

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $1,075,000 will cover:

• Payments to class members with valid claims.
• Costs of administration and notice.
• Attorneys' fees and expenses, not to exceed $358,333.33, plus up to $25,000 in litigation expenses.
• Service awards for plaintiffs, not exceeding $5,000 each.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 9, 2024
• Exclusion Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 16, 2025

When is the Injured Workers Pharmacy Data Breach payout date?

After the final approval hearing on January 16, 2025, if the settlement is approved, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible class members.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Injured Workers Pharmacy was responsible for a data breach that potentially exposed personal information. The settlement was reached to avoid the uncertainties and costs of continued litigation.