Upstream Rehabilitation $4.3M Data Breach Settlement

If your data was exposed to unauthorized third parties in the 2023 Data Security Incident involving Upstream Rehabilitation, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Upstream Rehabilitation has agreed to pay $4,304,898.50 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence and breach of various duties related to a data security incident.

Who Are the Class Members?

The class members include people in the United States whose personal health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed due to the data breach that occurred between January 24, 2023, and January 31, 2023, and between February 3, 2023, and February 9, 2023.

Class members are identified based on the records of Upstream Rehabilitation, and they received a notice with a unique claim number.

What Benefits Can Class Members Get?

• Financial Account Monitoring: Three years of monitoring services.
• Compensation for Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented losses.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Estimated to be at least $50, subject to adjustment based on claims.

If the total dollar value of all valid claims is less than the available settlement fund, the pro rata payments will be adjusted upward. Conversely, if the claims exceed the fund, the payments will be adjusted downward.

Proof Required to Submit a Claim

Claimants must provide documentation, such as receipts or account statements, for unreimbursed monetary losses.

However, no documentation is needed for the pro rata cash payment or credit monitoring services.

How to Claim Benefits

To claim benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by January 30, 2025.

Claims can be filed online through the online claim form or by downloading a PDF claim form and mailing it to the settlement administrator.

Upstream Data Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 173117

Milwaukee, WI 53217

Claim Instructions

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Visit the settlement website and access the claim form
2. Fill out the form with your personal information and unique claim number.
3. Indicate your preference for financial account monitoring, cash payment, or compensation for losses
4. Attach required documentation for monetary loss claims
5. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address

Payment Methods

• Electronic payment options such as PayPal or Pre-Paid Mastercard
• Paper check mailed to the address provided on the claim form

$4,304,898.50 Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $4,304,898.50 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Settlement Fund: $4,304,898.50
• Attorneys' Fees: $1,434,966.17
• Litigation Expenses: Up to $50,000
• Plaintiffs' Service Awards: Up to $25,000 total

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 30, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 24, 2025

When is the Upstream Rehabilitation Payout Date?

After the final approval hearing on February 24, 2025, if the settlement is approved, the settlement administrator will distribute the awards to eligible class members.

Why Was There a Class Action Settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to a data security incident that allegedly exposed sensitive information. The settlement aims to resolve claims of negligence and breach of various duties by Upstream Rehabilitation without admitting wrongdoing.

What Happens Next?

It is important to submit claims by the deadline to ensure eligibility for compensation.