Published
September 7, 2024
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was September 23, 2024. The court granted final approval on October 15, 2024, and the official website says awards were mailed or emailed on April 9, 2025.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was September 23, 2024. The court granted final approval on October 15, 2024, and the official website says awards were mailed or emailed on April 9, 2025.StatusPayments IssuedApproved claims were paid on April 9, 2025.
Claim DeadlineSeptember 23, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$3.45 millionSee the official documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitCash or up to $5,000Amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The litigation concerned a third-party criminal cyberattack targeting U.S. Vision systems between April 20 and May 17, 2021. The plaintiffs alleged that information belonging to Nationwide/Sightcare patients, customers, employees, members, and covered dependents was compromised. The defendants denied wrongdoing, and the settlement resolved the claims without a trial.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents who were current or former patients, customers, employees, members, or covered dependents of Nationwide/Sightcare or related entities and whose personal information was compromised.What Relief Was Available?
Class members could request a pro rata cash payment or seek up to $300 for ordinary expenses, up to $5,000 for extraordinary expenses, up to $100 for lost time, and 24 months of credit and identity monitoring.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form provided by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit requested. The filing window is now closed.Official information remains available at NationwideSightcare.com.
Important Dates and Status
• Claim deadline: September 23, 2024• Final approval or resolution: October 15, 2024
• Payment status: Issued April 9, 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The matter is In re U.S. Vision Data Breach Litigation, 1:22-cv-06558-CPO-SAK, before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.Official Website: NationwideSightcare.com
Sources
• Official website and posted documents: NationwideSightcare.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$3.45 million
Matter
In re U.S. Vision Data Breach Litigation
Reference Number
1:22-cv-06558-CPO-SAK
Court or Authority
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Claim Deadline
September 23, 2024 (passed)
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
NationwideSightcare.com
