Brett et al. v. Valley Mountain Regional Center, Inc

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If you were notified by Valley Mountain Regional Center, Inc. about an August 2023 Data Security Incident, a Class Action Settlement May Affect Your Rights.

What is this Lawsuit About?

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against Defendant Valley Mountain Regional Center (“VMRC or Defendant”) relating to an August 2023 cyberattack during which cybercriminals potentially accessed files that contained individuals’ private information (the “Data Security Incident”). Defendant denies all claims alleged against it and denies all charges of wrongdoing or liability. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or an indication that VMRC has violated any laws, but rather the resolution of disputed claims.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are a “Class Member” if you received a notification from Defendant about the August 2023 Data Security Incident.

What does the Settlement provide?

The Settlement provides for a $2,200,000 settlement fund (the “Settlement Fund”) to be created for the benefit of Class Members. The Settlement Fund will pay for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Expenses, any Service Award, and the Settlement Administration Costs. Thereafter, the priority for payment of claimed benefits will be as follows: either (a) payment for documented losses up to $5,000 or (b) a Cash Payment in the amount of $100, subject to a pro rata adjustment.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

DO NOTHING If you do nothing, you will not receive any benefits from the Settlement. You will also give up certain legal rights.
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY
AUGUST 15, 2025 		Submitting a valid Claim Form is the only way to receive a payment or other benefit. Claims must be submitted by August 15, 2025.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF BY
AUGUST 15, 2025 		If you exclude yourself from the Settlement, you will not receive a cash payment, but you also will also not release your claims against Defendant. This is the only option that allows you to be part of another lawsuit against Defendant for the legal claims that are being resolved by the Settlement. If you exclude yourself from the Settlement, you may not object to the Settlement.
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT BY
AUGUST 15, 2025 		To object to the settlement, you can write to the Court with reasons why you do not agree with the Settlement. You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Fairness Hearing at your own expense.