Mulkay Cardiology Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you were affected by the data breach at Mulkay Cardiology Consultants, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Mulkay Cardiology Consultants has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to their computer systems, which compromised personal information of 79,852 individuals in the United States.

Who can get a payout?

You are considered a class member if you were impacted by the data incident that occurred between September 1 and September 5, 2023. Specifically, this includes:

If you received a mailed notice of this settlement, you have been identified as a member of the settlement class.

How much are the payouts?

• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Up to $500 for documented expenses such as unreimbursed bank fees, phone charges, and credit monitoring fees.
• Extraordinary Losses: Up to $5,000 for actual, documented identity theft losses.
• Alternative Cash Payment: A one-time payment of $48 without needing to submit documentation.

These amounts are subject to the documentation provided by the claimants. For example, if a class member claims $300 in documented out-of-pocket expenses and $200 for lost time, they would receive a total of $500, the maximum allowed for these categories.

Claims requiring documentation

• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Submit receipts or bank statements.
• Extraordinary Losses: Provide documentation of identity theft incidents.

How to claim a payout

Class members can file a claim online or download a PDF claim form to mail to the following address: Mulkay Cardiology Data Breach c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Ensure your claim is submitted by February 22, 2025. For mailed claims, ensure they are postmarked by this date.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website and log in using your Notice ID and PIN.
2. Complete the claim form with your personal information and select the compensation type.
3. Upload or attach required documentation if claiming out-of-pocket expenses or extraordinary losses.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the settlement administrator.

Payout options

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

Settlement fund expenses

• Class Counsel will seek up to $300,000 in attorneys' fees and costs
• Each class representative may receive a service award of up to $1,000
• Settlement administration costs: TBD

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 22, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: April 11, 2025

When is the Mulkay Cardiology Data Breach payout date?

The payout date will be determined after the final approval hearing on April 11, 2025, and once any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was initiated due to the unauthorized access to Mulkay's computer systems, which compromised sensitive personal information. The settlement was reached to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.