Health Aid of Ohio data breach class action settlement

Health Aid of Ohio agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to protect consumer information in a data breach.

The settlement benefits individuals who were sent a notice informing them their personal information may have been compromised in a February 2021 data breach affecting Health Aid of Ohio.

Health Aid of Ohio is a home equipment provider that provides access to mobility aids and other equipment. In May 2021, the company revealed it was the victim of a data breach Feb. 19, 2021.

According to the Health Aid of Ohio data breach notice, a third party reportedly gained access to various files on Health Aid of Ohio’s systems. Although a subsequent investigation couldn’t pinpoint which files were affected, the notice says customer names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses, insurance information, telephone numbers and other information could have been taken in the breach. Consumers may have had their information compromised if they received services through a Veterans Affairs (VA) plan.

Some affected consumers took legal action against Health Aid of Ohio, arguing the company should have better protected their information with reasonable cybersecurity measures. The Health Aid of Ohio data breach class action lawsuit included claims of negligence, invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment and more.

Health Aid of Ohio hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve these allegations with a class action settlement.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members whose Social Security numbers were compromised can recover a payment based on their out-of-pocket losses, lost time and extraordinary losses. 

Out-of-pocket expenses such as credit monitoring and fees can result in cash payments of up to $250, including up to four hours of lost time at a rate of $15 per hour. Extraordinary expenses resulting from fraud will be compensated in payments of up to $2,500 per class member. 

In order to collect either of these payments, class members must provide documentation.

The settlement also provides all class members with one year of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services, even if their Social Security numbers were not stolen in the breach.

In addition to providing these settlement benefits, Health Aid of Ohio agreed to make cybersecurity enhancements to better protect customer information. The company will undergo security risk assessments in 2022 and 2023 to gauge where it needs to make changes.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is July 22, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for the Health Aid of Ohio data breach settlement is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2022.

In order to receive a payment from the settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 22, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits individuals who were sent a notice informing them their personal information may have been compromised in a February 2021 data breach affecting Health Aid of Ohio.

Potential Award

Up to $2,500 and one year of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services

Proof of Purchase

Copies of any receipts, bank statements, reports, or other documentation supporting your claim

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

08/22/2022

Case Name

Kathleen Devine, et al. v. Health Aid of Ohio, Inc., Case No. CV-21-948117., Case No. CV 21 948117, in the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Final Hearing

09/20/2022

Settlement Website

HealthAidSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Health Aid Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Info@HealthAidSettlement.com
855-910-1119

Class Counsel

Terence R Coates
MARKOVITS STOCK & DEMARCO LLC

Gary M Klinger
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN

Joseph M Lyon
THE LYON FIRM LLC

Defense Counsel

Walter A (Scott) Lucas
WESTON HURD LLP

Walter A (Scott) Lucas
WESTON HURD LLP