One Brooklyn Health $1.5M Data Breach Settlement

If you were notified by One Brooklyn Health System, Inc. (OBH) that your personal information may have been compromised due to the 2022 data incident, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

OBH has agreed to pay $1,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence and other claims related to the data breach.

Who are the class members?

To be part of the settlement, you must have received a notification from OBH indicating that your personal information was potentially accessed during the data incident. This includes:

• Individuals whose personal data, such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and medical information, may have been compromised.
• Those who were patients of OBH during the period of the breach.

The class members are specifically those affected by the data breach that occurred between July 9, 2022, and November 19, 2022.

How much are the payouts?

• Alternative Cash Payment: A pro rata cash payment from the remaining settlement fund after other distributions.
• Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $2,500 for documented expenses related to the data breach, including bank fees, phone charges, and credit monitoring costs.
• Credit Monitoring Services: 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

The exact amount of the Alternative Cash Payment will depend on the number of claims filed and the remaining funds after covering other costs.

Docs required to file certain claims

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Documentation such as receipts or statements.
• Lost Time: An attestation of time spent, with no additional documentation required.

How to file a claim

To claim an award, you can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at One Brooklyn Health Data Incident Settlement Administrator, PO Box 5645, Portland, OR 97228-5645.

Claim instructions

1. Gather necessary documentation for out-of-pocket expenses.
2. Complete the claim form online or by mail.
3. Submit the form by the deadline of March 10, 2025.

Payout options

• Digital Payment: Venmo, ACH, PayPal, or check.
• Physical Check: Mailed to the address provided.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: March 10, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 26, 2025

When is the OBH Data Incident payout date?

The final approval hearing is scheduled for February 26, 2025. If the settlement is approved, the Settlement Administrator will process claims and distribute payments after any appeals are resolved.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that OBH failed to protect personal information, leading to a data breach. OBH denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid prolonged litigation.