$18.5M East River Medical Imaging class action settlement

An $18.5 million East River Medical Imaging settlement resolves claims the medical provider failed to protect patient information from a 2023 data breach.

The settlement benefits individuals whose personal information the East River Medical Imaging data breach was compromised and disclosed in November 2023, including those who received a data breach notification regarding the incident.

Between August and September 2023, hackers allegedly accessed East River Medical Imaging’s computer systems and stole sensitive information, such as insurance information and Social Security numbers. Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit argue East River Medical Imaging could have prevented or mitigated this cyberattack by implementing reasonable digital security measures.

East River Medical Imaging is a radiology center with locations in New York City and the surrounding areas.

East River Medical Imaging hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $18.5 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the East River Medical Imaging settlement, class members can choose between two payment options: expense reimbursement or a pro rata cash payment.

The expense reimbursement option offers up to $7,500 in documented losses related to the data breach. This may include bank fees, credit costs, professional services, communication charges, travel expenses, damages from fraud or identity theft and other losses.

Class members without documented expenses or those who do not wish to claim reimbursement can instead claim a pro rata cash payment. These payments will vary depending on the number of valid claims filed and the amount left in the settlement fund after other benefits are paid.

Regardless of which payment option they choose, all class members can receive free three-bureau credit monitoring and identity theft services, including $1 million in insurance coverage.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Aug. 23, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2024.

To receive East River Medical Imaging settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 22, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals whose personal information the East River Medical Imaging data breach compromised and disclosed in November 2023, including those who received a data breach notification regarding the incident

Potential Award

$7,500

Proof of Purchase

Account statements, receipts, invoices, correspondence, tax documents, notices, communication bills, travel expense receipts and other documentation of data breach-related expenses

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

10/22/2024

Case Name

Guarnaschelli, et al. v. East River Medical Imaging PC, Case No. 656099/2023, in the New York Supreme Court for New York County

Final Hearing

10/22/2024

Settlement Website

EastRiverSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

East River Medical Imaging Data Security Incident Litigation
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA19103
[email protected]
833-622-2291

Class Counsel

Benjamin F Johns
SHUB & JOHNS LLC

Jean Martin
MORGAN & MORGAN

Defense Counsel

Casie D Collignon
Eric R Fish
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP