PAYMENTS of up to $8,500 are available for Americans affected by the Carvin Software data breach.
The breach included sensitive data that “represents a goldmine for data thieves,” a class action lawsuit alleged.
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But you’ll need to act soon to file a claim, as there is a time limit on the suggested payment – part of an $825,000 compensation package.
A settlement has now been reached in a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona against Carvin Wilson Software.
Compensation is for a data breach and lost time due to a cyber attack last year.
The breach occurred between February 22, 2023 and March 9, 2023 and affected 356,871 people, according to Maine Attorney General.
The AG described this as an “external system breach (hacking).”
In collective action, the court documents contain several allegations against the Gilbert, Arizona-based software company.
The company was accused of “failing to protect and secure names, social security numbers and financial account information from unauthorized access and disclosure,” the lawsuit states.
“According to Carvin Software, personal information exfiltrated by cybercriminals includes names, social security numbers, and financial account information for 356,871 individuals.”
The plaintiffs told the court they were unaware of the breach “for weeks.”
“This substantial and imminent risk will remain throughout their respective lifetimes,” the lawsuit added.
“O [personal information] compromised in the data breach included highly sensitive data that represents a gold mine for data thieves.”
The plaintiffs alleged that criminals “armed with personal data” could “commit a variety of crimes, such as opening bank accounts in your name or “taking out loans.”
The lawsuit also alleged that cybercriminals could “file fraudulent tax returns” using your data.
Or they may obtain driver’s licenses in their name, “but with someone else’s photograph, and provide false information to police during an arrest.”
“Plaintiffs and class members have suffered and are at…risk of suffering…losses in the form of damages caused by identity theft and other fraudulent uses of their [personal details]” the court documents alleged.
But the company rejected all accusations and “denied any responsibility”.
He said he also denied any alleged “irregularity and denies the claims and allegations made in the lawsuit.”
Key Dates for $825K Carvin Software Data Breach Class Action Settlement
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The data breach occurred between February 22, 2023 and March 9, 2023, it said Carvin Software.
You may be eligible for a cash payment as well as identity theft and credit monitoring services.
Claimants may receive compensation for lost time paid at a rate of $20 per hour for four hours for a maximum lost time payment of $80.
Class members who have suffered documented data breach-related losses can claim up to $8,500 in additional reimbursement for these damages.
DATES:
- Send one complaint form until August 30, 2024
- Delete yourself by August 16, 2024
- Objection to the agreement until August 16, 2024
- Attend a hearing to speak out about the fairness of the settlement on September 25, 2024
The final approval hearing for the proposed settlement will take place on September 25, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
“Carvin further states that he has good and meritorious defenses for [the] plaintiffs’ claims and would prevail if the case proceeded,” he added.
“The court did not decide whether Carvin did anything wrong.”
Carvin said both sides agreed to settle the lawsuit “to avoid the risks, disruptions and uncertainties of continued litigation.”
The 34-page text settlement document said the compensation agreement was reached after “extensive arm’s length negotiation of the agreement.”
Offers cash payment and/or identity theft and credit monitoring services.
“Settlement class members may or may not submit a claim for up to $8,500,” he added.
The compensation is intended to help cover out-of-pocket expenses for costs associated with credit monitoring or identity theft protection.
Claims It must be submitted by August 30th.
What is a class action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or “classes,” a way to come together in court.
These lawsuits are often filed by one or a few people who allege that a company or other entity has harmed a large group of people.
When a lawsuit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar claims to those who filed the lawsuit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue legal action by accepting money.
These payment agreements often include statements from the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination or false advertising are some examples of what can lead to a class action lawsuit at a company’s door.
However, anyone submitting claims for compensation must “present documentation that identifies the date and amount of costs or losses”.
Those who do not submit their complaint in time, “will be barred forever
from receiving any payments,” the agreement warned.
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