If you were notified of a Data Incident around November 30, 2022, involving Cohen Cleary, P.C., you may be entitled to benefits from a settlement

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If you were notified of a Data Incident around November 30, 2022, involving Cohen Cleary, P.C., you may be entitled to benefits from a settlement

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Announced by CPT Group, Inc.

IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CPT Group, Inc., announces a proposed Settlement in a class action lawsuit called Weekes v. Cohen Cleary, P.C., Case No. 1:23-vv-10817-NMG, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the "Action").

What is this Lawsuit about? Plaintiff alleges that Cohen Cleary was negligent and violated contractual and statutory duties when a third party obtained unauthorized access to information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information and health insurance information. Cohen Cleary denies any liability or wrongdoing of any kind associated with the claims in this lawsuit.

Who is in the Settlement Class?  
The Settlement Class is defined as all persons in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident that was discovered on or about September 30, 2022.

What Are the Settlement Benefits?
Cohen Cleary has agreed to establish a Settlement Fund of $150,000. Settlement Class Members who submit a valid claim will be reimbursed for any valid Documented Losses fairly traceable to the Data Incident, up to $5,000, including Attested Time at $25 per hour, up for four hours. Following the distribution of Administrative Expenses, Service Awards, Documented Loss Claims, Attorneys' Fees and Class Counsel's Litigation Expenses, as approved by the Court, the Settlement Administrator will make a pro rata cash payment of up to $300 from the remaining Settlement fund to each Class Member who submits a valid claim.

How do I file a claim? To find out if you are eligible for a monetary payment, go to www.CohenSettlement.com to file or download a Claim Form. All Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by June 20, 2025.

What are my other options? You can do nothing, exclude yourself, or object to the Settlement.

Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Cohen Cleary related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement.

Exclude Yourself: If you exclude yourself, you will not receive a monetary payment but may be able to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Cohen Cleary related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can elect your own legal counsel at your own expense. Requests for Exclusion must be sent to the Settlement Administrator with a postmark no later than May 15, 2025.

Object: If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement, you may submit an objection telling the Court why you do not agree with all or part the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for a Claimant Award. To object, you must mail timely written notice of your objection to the Settlement Administrator as provided below no later than May 15, 2025.

What happens next? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on August 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton at the United States District Court of Massachusetts to consider final approval of the Settlement, payment of attorney's fees, costs, and the Plaintiff's service awards. You may attend the hearing at your own expense, or you may pay your own lawyer to attend, but it is not necessary.

How do I get more information? For more information and to view the long form notice, Claim Form, a copy of the Settlement Agreement, and other documents, go to www.CohenSettlement.com. You may also contact the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1-888-324-4816, by email at CohenSettlement@cptgroup.com or by writing to Weekes v. Cohen Cleary, P.C., c/o CPT Group, Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK'S OFFICE

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SOURCE CPT Group, Inc.