Apria settles cyber-related lawsuit
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:05 AM CDT, Wed March 19, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Apria Healthcare, now part of Owens & Minor, has agreed to pay more than $6.4 million to resolve a consolidated data breach class action lawsuit related to two cyberattacks in 2019 and 2021 that affected nearly 1.9 million members, according to news reports. If the settlement is approved, class action members will be able to file a claim to receive up to $2,000 per person for out-of-pocket losses that are connected to the data breaches and supported with documentation. These losses could include fees for attorneys and credit repair services. As part of the settlement, Apria has also agreed to enhance data security protocols. The company has denied all claims and contentions in the lawsuit and has not admitted to any wrongdoing.
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