You may be able to claim $7,500 if you qualify for this class action lawsuit. Class action lawsuits occur when a group of plaintiffs band together and decide to pursue legal action against a defendant over a common grievance. When this occurs, especially if the defendant is a large corporation or entity, plaintiffs are more likely to win the case, as it brings accountability to these powerful organizations. This week, the deadline looms for a class action case which you may still be able to qualify for.
How do class action lawsuits achieve justice?
In a class action lawsuit, instead of an individual pursuing legal action against a defendant, a “class” of multiple individuals brings one case against a defendant. By doing this, they not only provide increased evidence but are able to have increased resources and power against an entity much larger than a single plaintiff. While this does mean you will have to share in any financial compensation paid out by the defendant amongst the class, your chance of settling in the first place is vastly increased.
Often, class action lawsuits are settled outside of court between plaintiffs and defendants. These compensations can range from a few hundred dollars and coverage of out-of-pocket expenses to thousands of dollars for plaintiffs. Additionally, the defendant, if they are cooperating, usually also pledge to change their practices going forward to prevent such legal injustice from occurring again going forward.
Who can make a $7,500 claim in this case?
Recently, WellNow Urgent Care has agreed to settle a $1.1 million class action lawsuit with plaintiffs. The case alleges that WellNow Urgent Care neglected to protect the sensitive personal information of clients in a cybersecurity attack on April 25, 2023. Approximately 597,000 individuals’ information was compromised, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, state ID/driver’s license information, health and insurance information, banking information, and biometric data. WellNow Urgent Care has not admitted to any wrongdoing
As part of the litigation settlement, eligible plaintiffs can make a claim of up to $7,500 as well as payments for lost time. Eligible plaintiffs to make a claim fall into two camps:
- Those whose Social Security numbers were compromised
- Those whose Social Security numbers were not compromised
If your Social Security number was compromised, you can claim up to $7,500 as well as up to two hours of lost time at a rate of $25/hour. Additionally, you can claim reimbursement for any losses or expenses incurred. If your Social Security number was not compromised, you can still claim up to $7,500 and only an additional three hours of lost time at a rate of $25/hour. Alternatively, those whose Social Security number was compromised can also opt for pro-rata compensation instead of claiming reimbursement.
One criterion for plaintiffs to apply before the deadline
If you fall into either of the above camps in the litigation, to make your claim, you need to ensure that you received a notice from WellNow Urgent Care about the data breach in February of 2024. If this were you, you can submit your claim before July 11, 2025, to be part of the settlement with this notification, as well as other evidence of other out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the data breach.
The final hearing between plaintiffs and defendants is scheduled for August 15, 2025. It is important to remember that submitting a fraudulent claim can jeopardize and prolong the settlement process between plaintiffs and defendants. Further, fraudulent claims under any circumstance, whether it be within legal litigation or other processes, are a crime. For more information about this settlement, you can visit Top Class Actions and get informed about how to file a claim.
Disclaimer: You should not submit false or inflated claims under penalty of perjury, as class‑action claim forms historically required declarations signed “under penalty of perjury” to ensure authenticity. Submitting a fraudulent claim not only carries legal exposure—including potential civil and criminal sanctions—but also harms other eligible class members by diluting the available settlement pool.
