In Bonnie Gilbert et al. v. BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services, LLC, plaintiffs have filed an unopposed motion for preliminary approval of a class action settlement related to a data security incident between October and November 2021. The incident impacted approximately 350,000 individuals, exposing personal and protected health information.
The proposed settlement includes a $1,025,000 non-reversionary fund for class members whose Social Security numbers were compromised and an additional $1,175,000 reversionary fund for those whose Social Security numbers were not impacted. The settlement offers compensation for time spent dealing with the breach, reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket expenses, and additional pro-rata payments for the first group.
The case has undergone significant litigation, including a motion to dismiss by BioPlus, which was partially granted. After multiple mediation attempts, the parties reached a settlement agreement.
The motion requests the court to preliminarily approve the settlement, certify the settlement class, approve the notice plan to inform affected individuals and appoint specific attorneys as class counsel and Kroll as the settlement administrator. The settlement is considered fair, reasonable, and adequate under legal standards, and the plaintiffs seek to move forward with the final approval process.
Mason LLP’s role in the case
Mason LLP is one of the law firms representing the plaintiffs in the BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services data breach class action lawsuit. We advocate for the proposed settlement and ensure the affected individuals receive appropriate compensation and legal recourse following the data breach incident.
Background of the BioPlus breach
The BioPlus data breach involved a cybersecurity incident between October 25, 2021, and November 11, 2021, during which an unauthorized third party gained access to the BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services, LLC network. This breach potentially exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of approximately 350,000 individuals, including names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health plan member ID numbers, claims information, and prescription details.
BioPlus notified the affected individuals following the breach, and legal action was initiated against the company. The plaintiffs alleged that BioPlus failed to adequately protect the sensitive information of its patients and customers, leading to the exposure of their private data. The case resulted in a proposed class action settlement to address the claims and compensate those impacted by the data breach.
