Akumin Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Class action Data Breach Lawsuit
Akumin will pay $1.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit following a 2023 data breach affecting patient and employee information.Summary
Akumin, a radiology and oncology services provider, has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a cybersecurity incident in October 2023. The incident involved ransomware encrypting files potentially containing sensitive patient and employee data, including Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial information. The breach impacted over 7,127 individuals, with notifications sent in late 2023 and 2024. While Akumin denies wrongdoing, the settlement avoids further litigation costs. The settlement fund will cover legal fees and provide benefits to class members, including cash payments up to $2,500 for documented losses and one year of free medical data monitoring. The deadline for claims and objections is November 30, 2025, with final approval scheduled for December 15, 2025. More information is available at https://akumindataincidentsettlement.com/
(Source：The HIPAA Journal)