If You Received Direct Notice That Your Personal Information May Have Been Implicated In a November 2023 Security Incident, You May Be Eligible for Class Action Settlement Benefits.
A proposed settlement has been reached in the putative class action lawsuit titled Williams et al. v. Air Methods, LLC, Civil Action No.1:24-cv-00642-NRN (the “Action”). The Action arises out of Plaintiffs’ claims against Air Methods, LLC (“Defendant” or “Air Methods”) related to a November 2023 security incident in which a criminal third-party stole a laptop that may have contained patient information (“Security Incident.”) Defendant denies all charges of wrongdoing or liability, and denies all claims or contentions alleged against it.
If you received direct notice that your Personal Information may have been implicated in the Security Incident, you are included in this Settlement as a member of the Settlement Class.
Under the Settlement, Defendant has agreed to establish a $240,000 Settlement Fund which will be used to pay (i) Settlement benefits; (ii) the costs of Settlement Administration; (iii) Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s Fees and Expenses; and (iv) Service Awards.
Settlement Class Members may submit claims for benefits under the Settlement. Certain of the amounts paid will depend upon how many Settlement Class Members submit Valid Claims, but initially are set at the following amounts:
Your legal rights will be affected whether you act or do not act. You should read the entire Notice carefully:
Your Legal Rights and Options In this Settlement | Deadline | |
FILE A CLAIM FORM | You must submit a valid Claim Form to receive a cash payment or credit monitoring from this Settlement. If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue Defendant and the other Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. | Filed Online or Postmarked by December 11, 2024. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF BY OPTING OUT | You may exclude yourself from this Settlement and keep your right to sue the Released Parties separately. If you exclude yourself, you will receive no Settlement benefits. Exclusion instructions are provided in FAQ 16. | Postmarked by November 12, 2024. |
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT AND/OR ATTEND A HEARING | If you do not exclude yourself, you may write to the Court to comment on or detail why you do not like the Settlement by following the instructions in FAQ 19. The Court may reject your objection. You must still file a Claim Form if you desire any monetary relief under the Settlement. | Received by November 12, 2024. |
GO TO THE FINAL APPROVAL HEARING | You may attend the Final Approval Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Approval Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection or comment. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. | The Final Hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. |
DO NOTHING | If you do nothing, you will receive no cash payment or credit monitoring and will no longer be able to sue Defendant or the other Released Parties over the claims resolved in the Settlement. |
The Court must give final approval to the Settlement before it takes effect, but it has not yet done so. No payments will be made until after the Court gives final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Please review this website carefully. You can learn more about the Settlement by visiting this website regularly or by calling 1-866-610-9306.
Upcoming Important Dates
Objection Deadline
11/12/2024
Opt Out Deadline
11/12/2024
Claim Deadline
12/11/2024
Final Approval Hearing
1/10/2025