Hillcrest Convalescent Center Data Breach Settlement: Who Qualified

The group assignment matters because only Group 1 can choose the alternative cash payment. Both groups can seek credit monitoring and documented-loss reimbursement.

• Group 1 includes class members whose Social Security number was among the private information potentially affected by the incident.
• Group 2 includes class members whose Social Security number was not among that information.
• A class member can be in only one group, not both.

All class members may enroll in two years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete. A valid, timely Claim Form is required to receive settlement benefits, including this service.

• Real-time credit-file monitoring
• Dark-web scanning
• Public-records monitoring
• Help from a fraud-resolution agent if something suspicious occurs
• Up to $1 million in identity-theft insurance

The notice gives examples including identity-theft or fraud losses, certain credit-related fees, costs to replace identification, and postage used to contact banks by mail. Examples do not replace the need to show that the loss was caused by the Data Incident.

• The expense or loss must be actual, out of pocket, documented, and caused by the Data Incident.
• It must have occurred from June 27, 2024 through August 26, 2026.
• The maximum reimbursement is $2,500.
• You cannot claim an amount already repaid by someone else, such as a third party.

The notice does not list every document that may be accepted. It gives bank statements and receipts as examples and says self-created notes alone are insufficient.

• Send records such as bank statements or receipts that show the amount spent or lost.
• The records or supporting explanation should connect the expense to the Data Incident.
• Personal notes or papers can help explain other evidence, but cannot prove a loss by themselves.

The payment is expected to be $50 and is one-time. The notice says no proof or explanation is needed to claim it, but a valid and timely Claim Form is still required for settlement benefits.

• No. The cash payment is an alternative to every other available benefit.
• Choosing it means not receiving documented-loss reimbursement or credit monitoring through this settlement.
• Only Group 1 members may make this choice.

The notice points to Section XI of the Settlement Agreement for the full description of the claims being released.

• You will not receive a settlement benefit or payment.
• Unless you opt out, you remain in the settlement class.
• You give up the right to bring, continue, or join another lawsuit against Hillcrest about the legal claims resolved by this settlement.

Opting out means leaving the settlement. You cannot receive settlement benefits, but you keep any rights you may have to sue Hillcrest yourself about the issues in this case.

• Write a request that identifies the case and clearly says that you want to be excluded.
• Include your full name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and personal signature.
• Mail it to the Settlement Administrator, ATTN: Exclusion Request, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.
• The request may also be submitted by email. It must be submitted, postmarked, or emailed by July 27, 2026.

An objection tells the Court why you believe it should not approve some or all of the settlement. You may still submit a claim for benefits if you object.

• You must be a class member who has not opted out.
• File a complete written objection with the Clerk of Court by July 27, 2026.
• Send a copy to the Settlement Administrator, Class Counsel, and Hillcrest’s lawyers.
• The objection must include your reasons, required identifying details, your signature, and the other information listed in the notice.

The notice says you or your lawyer may ask permission to speak at your own expense if you are a class member. If you submit a timely objection, the Court can consider it even if you do not attend.

• The hearing is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
• It is scheduled at the 16th Judicial District, Durham County, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham, NC 27701.
• The Court will consider settlement approval, requested attorney fees and service awards, and objections.
• Attendance is optional. The hearing date and time may change without further notice.

This is a proposed settlement, not a promise of immediate payment. The notice does not give a specific date for payment distribution.

• The Court must first grant final approval.
• Appeals may be filed, and the notice does not say whether any will be filed or how long they could take.
• The notice says settlement payments will be distributed after final approval and after any appeals are resolved.