The plaintiffs alleged that the hospital should have taken stronger measures to prevent a data breach. By paying the settlement, the hospital doesn’t admit to any wrongdoing. Class members who experienced losses resulting from fraud or identity theft can receive up to $5,000 in compensation.
The cyberattack was linked to several weeks of care disruptions, including email and X-ray services being taken offline.
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