Mental Health Association Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Mental Health Association Data Breach Class Action SettlementIndividuals whom the 2024 Mental Health Association 2024 data breach affected may be eligible to claim up to $5,075 from a class action settlement.Mental Health Association Data Breach Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.William C. GendronEditor in ChiefPublishedSeptember 3, 2026 11:56 AMUpdatedSeptember 3, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who received notice that a November 2024 Mental Health Association Inc. data breach exposed their private information may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.Mental Health Association agreed to resolve a lawsuit alleging a cyberattack on its systems allowed unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers and medical details. Who can file a claim?Class members are individuals whose whose private information the November 2024 data breach involving the Mental Health Association potentially compromised. How much is the settlement payout?Class members may claim one or more of the following benefits:Documented out-of-pocket losses: Class members who incurred documented out-of-pocket losses due to the data incident can claim reimbursement for up to $5,000. Eligible expenses include losses from identity theft or fraud, fees for credit reports or credit monitoring and freezing/unfreezing credit, costs to replace IDs and postage for contacting banks.Lost time: Class members who spent time addressing issues the data incident caused, such as by changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity or researching the breach, may claim up to three hours of lost time at $25 an hour (maximum of $75).Alternate cash payment: Class members who do not wish to claim out-of-pocket losses or lost time may claim a one-time $40 payment.