Summary
Eastern Radiologist will pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit after a cyberattack affected the personal and medical information of nearly 890,000 people. The settlement allows affected individuals to claim up to $5,000 for expenses related to identity theft and other damages. Eastern Radiologist denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid long court proceedings.
Key Facts
- A cyberattack exposed personal and medical information of about 884,935 people associated with Eastern Radiologist.
- The Superior Court in Pitt County, North Carolina, ordered a $3.25 million settlement.
- The data breach reportedly happened between November 20 and November 24, 2023.
- Personal information accessed included Social Security numbers, addresses, and medical records.
- Eastern Radiologist, a 70-year-old practice, discovered the breach on November 24, 2023, and notified affected parties on March 4, 2024.
- Individuals affected can submit claims with documentation to receive up to $5,000 for costs like identity theft protection and credit monitoring.
- The settlement includes up to $1.5 million for attorney's fees and up to $50,000 for expenses.
- The deadline to file a claim is December 1, 2025, with a hearing to finalize the settlement on December 18, 2025.
