Cybersecurity · Industry brief

American Vision Partners agreed to a $1.75 million class action settlement in June 2026 to resolve litigation over a November 2023 data breach affecting approximately 1.6 million people. The settlement requires the company to implement cybersecurity measures valued at over $2.7 million, including establishing a chief information officer role, hiring a dedicated information security training specialist, and forming a cybersecurity steering committee. Class members with compromised Social Security numbers can receive up to $3,000 in reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses from fraud or identity theft, or alternatively claim pro rata cash payments without proof. Final court approval is scheduled for December 10, 2026, with claim submission deadline of November 12, 2026.

Central Maine Healthcare and Central Maine Medical Center agreed to pay $1,368,025 to settle a class action lawsuit over a data breach occurring between March 19, 2025, and June 1, 2025, that allegedly compromised individuals' private health and personally identifiable information. Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, receive a $50 pro rata alternate cash payment, or enroll in one year of free medical records monitoring, with a claim deadline of September 28, 2026 (source: Claim Depot settlement administrator records).

The University of Hawai'i reached a $3.5 million class action settlement to resolve litigation over an August 2025 data breach affecting its Cancer Center epidemiology division. The breach exposed names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and research data. The settlement received preliminary court approval on June 19, 2026, with a final hearing scheduled for November 4, 2026. Eligible class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary losses with proof, receive a $50 pro rata payment without documentation, or opt for one year of medical data monitoring through CyEx Medical Shield Pro. Claims must be filed by November 2, 2026 at UHDataSettlement.com.

Pierce County Library System has agreed to a $385,000 class action settlement resolving data breach litigation in Washington Superior Court (Case No. 25-2-11297-2). The settlement covers current and former employees, contractors, and their family members whose personal information may have been compromised in a cyberattack. Class members can claim up to $250 for documented out-of-pocket losses, up to $4,000 for extraordinary losses from fraud or identity theft, and up to $80 for time spent addressing breach-related issues, plus three years of credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance. The claim deadline is September 28, 2026, with final approval hearing scheduled for October 9, 2026. PCLS did not admit wrongdoing in the settlement.