April 25th 2024.
CommScope, a company that specializes in communication technology and is headquartered in North Carolina, has recently agreed to pay $440,000 to customers who were affected by a data breach that occurred in March of 2023. It's important to note that the company has not admitted any fault in the matter, but has taken the responsible step of notifying customers who were impacted by the breach.
According to a report from Top Class Actions, the case of Huffman et al. v. CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina et al. includes claims from plaintiffs that in addition to customers, the company also failed to protect their own employees from the data breach. The lawsuit also alleges that sensitive information, such as social security numbers, protected health information, and financial account data, was exposed during the breach. Furthermore, the suit argues that the company did not promptly notify victims of the breach, despite knowing that hackers had accessed personal identification information.
The lawsuit also points out that data breaches have become all too common in our society, even citing a warning from the FBI about the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals and the likelihood of an increase in cybercrime. This was used as evidence to support the claim that CommScope did not take adequate measures to protect the data of their customers.
As part of the settlement, members of the class action lawsuit are entitled to three years of credit monitoring, compensation for economic losses up to $10,000, and reimbursement for up to six hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour, or $150. Alternatively, affected individuals can choose to receive a flat rate of $100. The deadline to apply for these benefits is June 19, 2024, and a final hearing for the CommScope class action settlement is scheduled for June 24, 2024.
As is often the case with class action lawsuits, any claims for monetary compensation beyond the agreed-upon flat rate must be supported by documentation such as receipts or other documents. The claim form states, "If you wish to receive Compensation for Unreimbursed Economic Losses, indicate the total dollar amount of losses incurred as a result of the Data Incident, attach/include supporting documentation such as receipts, sign, and return this Claim Form."
The form also specifies that individuals can claim up to $10,000 for unreimbursed economic losses, which can include expenses related to fraud or identity theft, professional fees, credit monitoring costs, and other miscellaneous expenses. However, it is important to note that self-prepared documents, such as handwritten receipts, will not be sufficient for reimbursement, but they can be used to support or clarify other submitted documentation.
In summary, CommScope has taken responsibility for the data breach and has agreed to compensate affected individuals through a settlement that includes various benefits. However, in order to receive additional compensation beyond the flat rate, proper documentation must be provided. This serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal information and the potential consequences of failing to do so.
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