Nationwide Vision Data Breach Settlement: $3.45M

Current and former patients, customers, employees, members, and covered dependents of Nationwide Optometry, Nationwide Vision Center, and Sightcare whose information may have been compromised in the 2021 data breach are eligible for settlement benefits.

To claim reimbursement for documented losses, you will need to provide supporting documentation such as account statements, credit reports, communication charges, travel expenses, tax records, or other evidence of data breach-related expenses.

A data breach affecting patients, customers, and employees of Nationwide Optometry, Nationwide Vision Center, and Sightcare led to a $3.45 million settlement. The breach, which occurred between April 20, 2021, and May 17, 2021, compromised sensitive personal information. A class action lawsuit alleged that the companies failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect customer data.

Nationwide Vision denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims. The settlement provides compensation and benefits to affected individuals.

The settlement offers two primary types of compensation:

• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Eligible class members can receive a pro rata cash payment, estimated to be around $50 per claimant. The actual amount will depend on the total number of claims filed.
  
  
• Reimbursement for Documented Losses: Alternatively, class members can claim reimbursement for data breach-related losses, including credit expenses, unreimbursed financial losses, lost time, and extraordinary losses. The total reimbursement is capped at $5,400.

Additionally, all eligible class members will receive two years of free credit and identity theft monitoring services.