90 Degree Benefits data breach $990k class action settlement

90 Degree Benefits agreed to a $990,000 class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent two 2022 data breach incidents that compromised health information and personal identifiers. 

The settlement benefits individuals who received a notification from 90 Degree Benefits informing them that their personal information and protected health information may have been compromised in data breaches that occurred in February and December 2022.

The data breach class action lawsuit claims that 90 Degree Benefits failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures that could have prevented two data breaches in February and December 2022. As a result, hackers allegedly gained access to sensitive identifying information and personal health data.

90 Degree Benefits is a health benefits company that serves 525,000 members across the country.

90 Degree Benefits hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $990,000 settlement to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $5,000 for data breach-related losses such as fraudulent charges, identity theft damages, credit expenses and more. This reimbursement limit also includes compensation for up to three hours of lost time compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.

All class members are eligible for one year of free identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.

Instead of receiving payments for data breach losses and free credit monitoring services, class members can opt to receive an alternative cash payment of $50.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 17, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 16, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 16, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a notification from 90 Degree Benefits informing them that their personal information and protected health information may have been compromised in data breaches that occurred in February and December 2022.

Potential Award

$5,000

Proof of Purchase

Receipts or 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

11/16/2023

Case Name

Fernandez, et al. v. 90 Degree Benefits LLC, et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-00799-SCD, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Final Hearing

11/16/2023

Settlement Website

90DBSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

90 Degree Benefits Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5075
Portland, OR 97208-5075
info@90dbsettlement.com
877-203-8169

Class Counsel

Lisa A White
Gary E Mason
Danielle L Perry
MASON LLP

Defense Counsel

Paul Gamboa
Joseph Salvo
John T Mills
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP