Lamoille Health Partners Data Breach Settlement: $540K

If you received a notification from Lamoille Health Partners about a data security incident in August 2022, you are considered a class member and eligible to participate in the settlement.

To receive a pro rata payment or reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, you will likely need to submit documentation proving you were impacted by the data breach. This may include:

• Receipts
• Bank statements
• Reports from credit monitoring services
• Other documentation showing losses related to the data breach (identity theft protection services, etc.)

Lamoille Health Partners, a healthcare system serving Lamoille County, Vermont, has agreed to pay $540,000 to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach in August 2022. The lawsuit alleged that Lamoille Health failed to implement proper cybersecurity measures, leaving patient data vulnerable to a cyberattack. While Lamoille Health denies any wrongdoing, they agreed to this settlement to resolve the claims.

The data breach may have compromised the personal information of individuals who received care at Lamoille Health Partners in August 2022. This information could include:

• Names
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Health insurance information
• Medical treatment information

There are two main ways to benefit from the settlement:

• Estimated Pro Rata Payment: All class members will receive an equal share of the remaining settlement fund after attorneys' fees, administration costs, and other expenses are deducted. While the exact amount is unknown, it's estimated to be around $50 per person.
  
  
• Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000 is available for documented, unreimbursed expenses directly related to the data breach. This could include:
  
  
  • Credit expenses
  • Bank fees
  • Unauthorized charges
  • Travel expenses incurred to address identity theft or fraud