Thriving Mind Data Breach $900K Class Action Settlement

If you reside in the United States and received a notice from South Florida Behavioral Health Network Incorporated d/b/a Thriving Mind that your private information may have been compromised in a data incident that occurred between August 1, 2023, and August 3, 2023, you may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

South Florida Behavioral Health Network Incorporated, known as Thriving Mind, has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle a class action lawsuit related to allegations of a data breach incident.

The lawsuit claims that between August 1 and August 3, 2023, unauthorized individuals accessed sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, health insurance details, and medical information belonging to current and former patients.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

You reside in the United States and received notification sent to former and current patients of Thriving Mind stating your private information may have been compromised in August 2023.

How much will the class action payment be?

Class members can claim one or more of the following:

• Cash Payment A - Documented Losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 in documented monetary losses traceable to the data breach. Losses may include credit monitoring expenses, out-of-pocket expenses, and unreimbursed charges due to fraud.

• Cash Payment B - Flat Cash: Class members that do not submit a Documented Losses claim can submit for a pro rata cash payment, estimated to be $100.

• Credit Monitoring Service: All class members can also submit for one year of credit monitoring from three major credit bureaus, which has a value of approximately $90.

How to claim a data breach settlement payout

To receive your class action rebate, you must submit a claim by the deadline of July 14, 2025. Class members can file a claim online or print and download the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Settlement Administrator – 83144 c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

Required proof and information

• Class Member ID from notice required to submit a claim.
• Documented Losses claims require supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, and bills showing expenses traceable to the data incident.

Claim payment options

Class members have two payout options:

• Electronic payment, only available for online submitters
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$900,000 data breach class action settlement fund

The settlement fund of $900,000 breakdown is as follows:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $315,000
• Attorneys' litigation costs: To be presented to the court at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,500 per plaintiff
• Credit monitoring services: Determined by number of filed claims
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining funds

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: July 14, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: July 29, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET

When is the Thriving Mind settlement payout date?

The final approval hearing will take place on July 29, 2025. Payments to class members with valid claims will be issued after the court grants approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why did Thriving Mind agree to this data breach settlement?

Thriving Mind denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs, and risks involved in continuing litigation. This settlement allows current and former patients involved in the 2023 cybersecurity incident to receive compensation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website
2. Class Notice