Southern Orthopedic Associates (SOA), also known as Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky, has agreed to a proposed settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to properly safeguard patients’ personally identifiable information stolen by hackers during a data breach.
The defendant is a Paducah, Kentucky, advanced care medical practice specializing in general orthopedics, as well as joint replacement and reconstruction, sports medicine, and foot, ankle, hand and wrist issues. Among its staff are surgeons, physical therapists, radiologists, and urgent care personnel.
The data breach, affecting some 107,000 people, occurred in or around June or July 2021 and included names and Social Security numbers.
The plaintiffs and the defendant agreed to a settlement to avoid the costs and risks of a trial and to allow class members to receive payments from the settlement. The plaintiffs and their attorneys think the settlement is best for all class members.
Southern Orthopedic Associates Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- Class members who received the notice sent by mail on Dec. 20, 2021, informing them that their information was stolen in the SOA data breach.
- Estimated Amount: $5,000
- Proof of Purchase:
- Receipts, account statements or other documentation of the losses being claimed.
- Claim Form Deadline: 02/28/2024
- Case Name & Number:
- Restivo-Conley v. Southern Orthopedic Associates, No. 2022LA77, in the Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial Circuit, Williamson County, Illinois
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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