$33.8M Keenan & Associates data breach class action settlement

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Keenan & Associates, a California-based employee benefits administration company, has agreed to pay $33.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to a data breach that occurred in August 2023. The breach potentially exposed personal information of current and former employees, plan participants, and their dependents who were covered under benefit plans administered by Keenan. If your personal information was compromised in this data breach, you may be entitled to compensation from this settlement. The lawsuit alleged that Keenan failed to implement adequate security measures to protect sensitive personal data and failed to timely notify affected individuals about the breach.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible to file a claim if you:

Current or former employees whose personal information was compromised in the August 2023 Keenan & Associates data breach
Benefit plan participants administered by Keenan & Associates whose data was affected
Dependents of employees or plan participants whose information was exposed
Individuals who received notification about the August 2023 data breach from Keenan & Associates

How Much Can You Get?

The total settlement fund is $33.8 million, though specific individual payout amounts have not been disclosed. Compensation will likely depend on factors such as the type of personal information that was compromised and whether you can document any actual harm or losses resulting from the breach. Typical data breach settlements provide payments for time spent dealing with the incident, reimbursement for documented losses, and sometimes flat payments for those whose information was exposed. More details about specific compensation amounts should become available as the settlement approval process continues.

How to File Your Claim

Filing your claim is quick and easy:

Wait for official notice if you were affected by the data breach - Keenan should have sent notification letters
Gather any documentation related to the breach, including notification letters and records of any related expenses
Monitor the settlement website for claim form availability and filing deadlines
Complete and submit the required claim form when it becomes available
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Frequently Asked Questions

What personal information was exposed in the Keenan data breach?

While specific details about the types of data compromised have not been fully disclosed, data breaches at benefits administration companies typically involve names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, employment information, and health plan details.

How do I know if I was affected by the Keenan data breach?

If you were affected, Keenan & Associates should have sent you a notification letter about the August 2023 data breach. You can also contact Keenan directly to inquire about whether your information was compromised.

When is the deadline to file a claim for the Keenan settlement?

The claim filing deadline has not been announced yet. Settlement details including deadlines will be released once the court gives preliminary approval to the agreement.

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