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American Vision Partners Data Breach Settlement

American Vision Partners · Eye care physician services and related data systems · Settlement Reached

About this case

The class action alleges that American Vision Partners failed to adequately protect patients' sensitive personal information during a November 2023 data breach affecting approximately 1.6 million people. American Vision Partners denied wrongdoing and agreed to a $1.75 million settlement, along with cybersecurity measures; the matter has reached a settlement.

Case overview

Defendant company
American Vision Partners
Product or service
Eye care physician services and related data systems
Court case number
2:24-cv-00377-DJH
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Privacy
Reported harm
Data Breach

Important dates

American Vision Partners Data Breach Settlement Claim

Participation information

American Vision Partners Data Breach Settlement Claim

The damages class generally includes approximately 258,070 U.S. residents whose Social Security numbers and other personal information were compromised in the American Vision Partners data incident. A broader injunctive-relief class includes individuals whose personal information was collected or maintained by the defendants, subject to listed exclusions.

Submit the claim form online through the official claim portal, or complete and mail the paper claim form to Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. Online claims and mailed claims must be submitted or postmarked by November 12, 2026.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Open
Total settlement amount
$1,750,000
Amount per claim
$3,000
Payout
Eligible damages-class members may choose either a pro-rata cash payment from the $1,750,000 settlement fund or reimbursement of documented, breach-related out-of-pocket losses up to $3,000 per claimant. The pro-rata payment varies with the number of valid claims and the fund cap.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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