If your Private Information was impacted in the Data Incident involving Western Montana Mental Health Center and Blackfoot Communications, Inc., that took place in September 2024, and you were sent a notice, you may be entitled to benefits from a Settlement.
- A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Western Montana Mental Health Center (“WMMHC”) and Blackfoot Communications, Inc. (“Blackfoot”) (collectively “Defendants”) regarding a cybersecurity incident (“Data Incident”) that took place in September 2024, involving Defendants and resulting in the unauthorized access to or acquisition of certain Private Information regarding Settlement Class Members. The Private Information involved data collected and/or maintained by Defendants, including, but not limited to some combination of names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, state or federal identification card numbers, medical information, financial account information, and/or health insurance information.
- WMMHC has reached a $950,000 non-reversionary all-cash settlement in the lawsuit. The remaining Defendant, Blackfoot (“non-settling Defendant”), has not settled. Your decision to remain in the Settlement Class or to exclude yourself will not affect your rights or your ability to participate in any future settlement with the non-settling Defendant.
- The Settlement Class includes: all living individuals residing in the United States whose Private Information was impacted in the Data Incident.
- If you are a Settlement Class Member, you are eligible for the following Settlement Class Member Benefits:
- Cash Payment A – Documented Losses: You may submit a Claim Form and provide reasonable documentation for losses related to the Data Incident and resulting from fraud and/or identity theft for up to $5,000 per Settlement Class Member; OR
- Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash: Instead of Cash Payment A, without providing documentation, you may submit a Claim Form to receive a pro rata (a legal term meaning equal share) cash payment in the estimated amount of $150; AND
- Medical Data Monitoring: In addition to Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B, you may also submit a Claim Form to receive two years of free Medical Data Monitoring.
- Your Cash Payment may be subject to a pro rata (a legal term meaning equal share) increase or decrease depending upon the total value of all Valid Claims.
- Injunctive Relief: WMMHC has and/or is implementing additional security measures following the Data Incident.