New York Blood Center $500,000 Data Breach Settlement

Individuals who received notice that the January 2025 New York Blood Center Inc. and Memorial Blood Centers data incident compromised their private information may be eligible to claim up to $2,500 from a class action settlement.

New York Blood Center Inc. and Memorial Blood Centers agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a targeted cyberattack in January 2025. The lawsuit alleges the blood centers failed to adequately protect sensitive personal data, which included:

• Names
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Blood types
• Certain blood test results
• Financial information

Who can file a claim?

The settlement class includes those who received a notice stating the New York Blood Center Inc. and Memorial Blood Centers data incident compromised their private information in January 2025.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim one of two cash payment options:

• Documented losses (Cash Payment A): Class members can claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses up to $2,500 if the data incident caused the loss and they attempted to recover the loss (for example, by using available insurance). The losses must have occurred between Jan. 26, 2025, and Feb. 11, 2026. Class members must submit proof, such as receipts or other documentation. They can submit self-made notes or papers to support other proof, but they are not sufficient on their own.
• Alternate cash payment (Cash Payment B): Class members who do not have documented losses can claim a one-time $20 payment. This option does not require documentation.

All class members are also eligible for one year of CyEx Medical Shield Pro medical data monitoring, which includes $1 million in medical identity theft insurance and monitoring for health care insurance ID exposure, medical record number exposure and unauthorized health savings account spending. The package also includes access to a fraud resolution agent.

If the total amount of valid claims exceeds the available settlement funds, the settlement administrator will reduce all cash payments proportionally (pro rata). Conversely, if there are fewer claims, the payment per person may increase slightly.

How to claim a settlement payment

Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete a PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Blood Centers Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

They may also request a paper claim form by calling 833-417-4928 or emailing info@BloodCentersSettlement.com.

The claim deadline is Feb. 11, 2026.

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

• To file an online claim, class members must log in with the notice ID and PIN they received. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator by emailing info@BloodCentersSettlement.com and providing their full name and mailing address.
• To claim the $2,500 documented loss payment, class members must provide receipts or other documentation showing the data incident caused the loss and that they attempted to recover the loss.
• No documentation is required or the $20 alternate cash payment.

Payout options

• Digital payment (online claims only)
• Paper check (default payment)

$500,000 settlement fund breakdown

The $500,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $166,666.66
• Attorneys' costs: Up to $20,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each
• Payments to eligible class members: Remaining funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Jan. 12, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Feb. 10, 2026
• Claim deadline: Feb. 11, 2026

When is the Dean, et al. v. New York Blood Center Inc. payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments approximately 31 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged a targeted cyberattack in January 2025 compromised sensitive personal information held by New York Blood Center Inc. and Memorial Blood Centers. The plaintiffs claimed the companies failed to adequately protect private data.

The blood centers deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of litigation and provide benefits to affected individuals.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ