Apria Healthcare LLC has reached a $6.375 million settlement to address a class action lawsuit concerning two data breaches. These breaches compromised the personal data of more than 1.8 million individuals, according to court documents. The terms of the settlement, which require court approval, detail how affected individuals can claim compensation for potential damages resulting from the data breaches. The legal action alleged that Apria Healthcare did not adequately protect patient information, leading to the unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive personal and health data.
The settlement is intended to provide financial relief to those whose data was compromised. The affected individuals will need to follow procedures to file a claim, and specifics concerning the claims process, eligibility criteria, and distribution of funds will be outlined in the settlement agreement. Legal experts have noted that data breach settlements often aim to resolve the legal claims of a large group of individuals, offering compensation or other remedies in exchange for the release of claims against the defendant. Further details about the settlement should become available when the filings are made public.
