San Andreas Regional Center data breach class action settlement

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims surrounding a 2021 data breach.

The settlement benefits consumers who received a notice from San Andreas Region Center informing them their information may have been compromised in the 2021 data breach. 

According to plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit, San Andreas Regional Center failed to protect consumer data through reasonable cybersecurity measures. As a result of the center’s negligence, the class action contends that consumers now face the risk of fraud and other data misuse.

The San Andreas Regional Center is a medical system with locations in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey. The center offers specialized services to disabled individuals. 

San Andreas Regional Center hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the SARC data breach settlement, class members can receive reimbursement of up to $500 for ordinary expenses and $2,500 for extraordinary expenses. Ordinary expenses covered by the settlement include bank fees, communication charges, credit expenses and up to three hours of lost time reimbursed at a rate of $20 per hour. Extraordinary expenses include unreimbursed monetary losses resulting from fraud or identity theft. 

All claimed expenses must be documented to qualify for reimbursement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 13, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the SARC lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2023.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 2, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who received a data breach notice from San Andreas Region Center informing them that their information may have been compromised in the 2021 data breach.

Potential Award

$500 for ordinary expense reimbursement and $2,500 for extraordinary expense reimbursement

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of 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

04/12/2023

Case Name

Lopez, et al. v. San Andreas Regional Center, Case No. 21CV386748, in the California Superior Court for Santa Clara County

Final Hearing

08/02/2023

Settlement Website

sarcdatasettlement.com

Claims Administrator

SARC Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Info@SARCDataSettlement.com
833-505-0030

Class Counsel

M Anderson Berry
CLAYEO C ARNOLD PC

David K Lietz
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

Defense Counsel

David Ross
WILSON ESLER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP