Bell Ambulance Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- Up to $5,000 or \~$90 Cash, File by June 29

What happened

Class period: The data incident occurred in February 2025. Documented losses must have been incurred between February 13, 2025 and June 29, 2026 to qualify for the documented losses cash payment.

• In February 2025, Bell Ambulance, Inc. suffered a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems
• Certain files containing private information were accessed, potentially including full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, financial information, medical treatment and diagnosis records, medical record numbers, health insurance information, full face photographs, and other protected health information
• The lawsuit -- Whitaker et al. v. Bell Ambulance, Inc., Case No. 2025CV002444 -- was filed in the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
• Bell Ambulance denies wrongdoing; the parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation
• All living U.S. residents whose private information was accessed in the breach may be affected

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You are a living individual residing in the United States
• Your private information was accessed in the February 2025 Bell Ambulance data incident
• You received a notice from Bell Ambulance or the Settlement Administrator, OR you meet the eligibility criteria on the official site

How to file

1. Go to belldataincidentsettlement.com
2. Click "Submit a Claim" to file your claim form online
3. Or download the printable claim form from the site and mail it to the Settlement Administrator
4. If mailing, your completed and signed claim form -- including any supporting documentation -- must be postmarked no later than June 29, 2026

Proof required

• For Cash Payment A (Documented Losses up to $5,000): receipts, invoices, or other documentation showing out-of-pocket expenses caused by the data incident -- such as credit monitoring fees, costs to replace IDs, postage to contact banks, or losses from identity theft or fraud.
• Personal certifications or affidavits alone are not sufficient, though they may be submitted as supporting context.
• For Cash Payment B (Alternate Cash, estimated $90): no proof or documentation required.

Payment timing

Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement and after any appeals are resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2026. Payment method has not been specified -- check the official site for updates.

Important links

• Official website
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• You must actively file a claim to receive any benefit -- doing nothing results in no payment and a waiver of your right to sue Bell Ambulance over this incident
• If you opt out, you give up settlement benefits but retain the right to pursue your own legal action against Bell Ambulance
• You cannot claim reimbursement for expenses already covered by a third party
• Do not contact the Court or Clerk of Court regarding this settlement -- direct all questions to the Settlement Administrator
• Watch for scams: use only the official settlement site at belldataincidentsettlement.com

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