Somnia $2.4M Data Breach Settlement: Payouts & Dates

If you received anesthesiology services from a practice managed by Somnia, Inc., you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Somnia, Inc. has agreed to pay $2,425,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to adequately protect personal information during a 2022 data breach.

Who are the class members?

The class members include all individuals residing in the United States whose personal information was compromised in the security incident on July 11, 2022.

You may be a class member if you received anesthesiology services from any of the following providers:

• Anesthesia Associates of El Paso PA
• Anesthesia Associates of Maryland LLC
• Anesthesia Services of San Joaquin PC
• Bronx Anesthesia Services PC
• CA Outpatient Anesthesia Services PC
• Fredericksburg Anesthesia Associates LLC
• Grayling Anesthesia Associates PC
• Hazleton Anesthesia Services PC
• Lynbrook Anesthesia Services PC
• Manassas Surgery Center Anesthesia Services
• Massachusetts Anesthesiology Associates P.C.
• Medical Anesthesia Services of Northern California PC
• Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services PC
• NY Anesthesia Services PC
• Outpatient Medical Services PC
• Palm Springs Anesthesia Services PC
• Primary Anesthesia Services
• Providence WA Anesthesia Services PC
• Resource Anesthesia Associates of NC DB RAA of WA
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates PC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of CA, A Medical Corporation
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of CT PC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of IL PC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of IN LLC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of KY PSC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of KY, P.S.C.
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of MD, LLC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of MI PC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of MO LLC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of NJ, LLC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of NM Inc.
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of NY
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of OH LLC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of PA PC
• Resource Anesthesiology Associates of VA LLC
• Saddlebrook Anesthesia Services PC
• Somnia Pain Management of KY, P.S.C.
• Somnia Pain Mgt of PA PC
• Tristate Anesthesiology Associates, P.C.
• Union Anesthesia Services PC
• Upstate Anesthesia Services PC

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim cash payments for reimbursement of up to $2,500 for "Out-of-Pocket Losses".

Additionally, there is a "Default Settlement Payment" available for those who do not submit a claim for Out-of-Pocket Losses.

Out-of-Pocket Losses include expenses such as late fees, declined payment fees, overdraft fees, returned check fees, customer service fees, card cancellation or replacement fees, credit-related costs, and costs to replace a driver's license, state identification card, or social security number due to fraud plausibly traceable to the Security Incident.

Payments for time spent remedying issues are also available at $20 per hour for up to twenty hours with documentation, or up to five hours with self-certification.

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $2,500
• Default Settlement Payment: Pro-rata shares with California residents receiving three shares and non-Californians receiving one share

What proof is required to submit a claim?

Claimants need to provide reasonable documentation to claim reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses. This includes credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, and receipts. Self-certification is allowed for time lost claims up to five hours.

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Requires documentation
• Self-Certified Time: Requires documentation of fraud or misuse

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a valid and claim form by January 2, 2025.

Claim forms can be submitted using the online claim form or downloading a PDF claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at:

Somnia Security Incident Settlement Administrator

1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website or download the claim form
2. Fill out the form with your personal information, including your Notice ID if available
3. Provide documentation for any Out-of-Pocket Losses or Self-Certified Time
4. Sign the attestation section
5. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address

Payment methods

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

$2,425,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $2,425,000 will cover cash payments to class members, the costs of settlement administration, court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, and service awards for named plaintiffs.

• Attorneys' Fees: Up to $1,000,000
• Service Awards: $1,000 to each Class Representative
• Administration Costs: Deducted from the fund
• Remaining Funds: Distributed to class members

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 2, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: April 28, 2025

When is the Somnia Security Incident Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on April 28, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to a data breach on July 11, 2022, where personal information was compromised. Plaintiffs alleged that Somnia, Inc. failed to adequately protect their personal information, leading to potential identity theft and fraud. The settlement was reached to avoid the risks and costs associated with continued litigation.