{"id":325,"date":"2024-12-20T02:03:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=325"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:03:49","slug":"air-methods-240k-settlement-data-breach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/air-methods-240k-settlement-data-breach\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Methods Agrees to $240K Settlement Following Data Breach: Are You Eligible?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air Methods, a leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/air-methods-240k-settlement-data-breach\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/air-methods-240k-settlement-data-breach\/\">air ambulance service<\/a>, has reached a $240,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit tied to a November 2023 data breach. This incident compromised sensitive patient information when a laptop containing private data was stolen. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about the settlement, eligibility, and how to file a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-data-breach-what-happened\">The Data Breach: What Happened?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-is-eligible-to-file-a-claim\">Who is Eligible to File a Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#settlement-benefits\">Settlement Benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-deadlines\">Key Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#legal-representation\">Legal Representation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#next-steps\">Next Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-data-breach-what-happened\"><strong>The Data Breach: What Happened?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The breach occurred after a third-party criminal accessed a laptop containing personal patient data. Plaintiffs alleged that Air Methods failed to implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard this sensitive information. Although the company denies wrongdoing, it agreed to settle the claims to avoid further litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-eligible-to-file-a-claim\"><strong>Who is Eligible to File a Claim?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The settlement applies to individuals who received direct notification that their personal information may have been compromised in the November 2023 incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"settlement-benefits\"><strong>Settlement Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monetary-compensation\"><strong>Monetary Compensation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reimbursement for Losses:<\/strong> Up to $2,500 for out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. Proof of these losses (e.g., bank statements, receipts, invoices) is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro Rata Cash Payment:<\/strong> An estimated $75, depending on the number of valid claims. Actual payments may vary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free-credit-monitoring\"><strong>Free Credit Monitoring<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class members will also receive two years of Identity Defense Total Credit Monitoring from Cyex. This includes comprehensive identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/16-million-capital-one-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"215\">$16 Million Capital One Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment or Credit?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/equifax-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23\">Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Amount, Deadlines and Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/lyft-agrees-to-2-1-million-fine-over-alleged-misleading-driver-earnings-ads\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"278\">Lyft Agrees to $2.1 Million Fine Over Alleged Misleading Driver Earnings Ads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/mazda-fuel-pumps-settlement-key-details\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"271\">Mazda Fuel Pumps Settlement: Key Details and Your Options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"188\">Verizon Class Action Settlement 2024: Payout Details, Eligibility, and Payment Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-deadlines\"><strong>Key Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Form Deadline:<\/strong> December 11, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusion\/Objection Deadline:<\/strong> November 12, 2024 (now passed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Approval Hearing:<\/strong> January 10, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-a-claim\"><strong>How to File a Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To participate, eligible individuals must complete the claim form by the December deadline. Documentation supporting unreimbursed losses is required to claim the $2,500 reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"settlement-details\"><strong>Settlement Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Case Name:<\/strong> <em>Williams et al. v. Air Methods LLC<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case Number:<\/strong> 1:24-cv-00642-NRN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Court:<\/strong> U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-information\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For assistance, contact the Claims Administrator:<br><strong>Air Methods Settlement<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799<br>Email: <a>info@AirMethodsSettlement.com<\/a><br>Phone: 866-610-9306<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-representation\"><strong>Legal Representation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class counsel representing the plaintiffs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>David K. Lietz and Gary M. Klinger of <strong>Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/toyota-rav4-battery-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"307\">Toyota Rav4 Battery Settlement: Eligibility, Deadlines and How to Benefit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"next-steps\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you received notification of potential data exposure, ensure you file your claim by the deadline to secure your benefits. For more details, visit AirMethodsSettlement.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of this settlement to safeguard your rights and receive compensation for any potential harm caused by the breach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Methods, a leading air ambulance service, has reached a $240,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit tied to a November 2023 data breach. This incident compromised sensitive patient information when a laptop containing private data was stolen. 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