Labcorp Paying Out $35M in Settlement: Who’s Eligible
Summary
Labcorp has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2018-2019 data breach at its billing vendor AMCA, which exposed personal and medical information of about 7.7 million patients. People affected by the breach can file a claim for compensation before September 3.Key Facts
- The breach occurred at AMCA, a company handling Labcorp’s billing and collections.
- Sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers and health details, was exposed.
- Approximately 7.7 million Labcorp patients’ data were potentially compromised.
- Labcorp denied wrongdoing but settled the claims to avoid further legal disputes.
- The settlement offers cash compensation and free credit monitoring services.
- Labcorp performs over 750 million medical tests annually and operates nearly 2,200 service centers.
- People who had Labcorp accounts managed by AMCA from August 2018 to March 2019 may be eligible.
- Claims must be submitted by September 3 to qualify for compensation.
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