Victims of major data breaches eligible for settlements up to $12.5K

Multiple companies have faced significant legal repercussions following data breaches, with affected individuals potentially eligible for substantial settlements. United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. is involved in a class action lawsuit that may result in $1,500 payouts for 538,000 employees whose sensitive data was compromised in a cyber attack last year. Similarly, Columbus Regional Healthcare System has agreed to a $1.17 million settlement, offering affected individuals up to $5,000 each after hackers accessed confidential patient information in May 2023. Stanley Steemer has also settled a lawsuit for $700,000, allowing eligible claimants to receive up to $10,000 due to inadequate cybersecurity that led to a data breach earlier this year. Additionally, the National Student Clearinghouse reached a $9.95 million settlement, providing claimants with potential payouts up to $12,500 for losses related to a breach in May 2023. These cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding corporate cybersecurity measures and the legal accountability of organizations in protecting sensitive information.