Dean, et al. v. New York Blood Center, Inc., et al. Settlement
If you received a notice that your personal data was exposed in the January 2025 cyber-attack on New York Blood Center and Memorial Blood Centers, you could claim up to $2,500 cash or one-year of free medical-data monitoring. Submit your claim online or by mail no later than February 11, 2026.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Eligible?
All U.S. residents who were sent notice that their private information was compromised in the January 2025 data incident are automatically part of the class—unless they opt out.
Available Benefits
- Medical-Data Monitoring: One year of CyEx Medical Shield Pro with $1 million identity-theft insurance.
- Cash Payment A – Documented Losses: Reimbursement up to $2,500 for out-of-pocket expenses traceable to the breach.
- Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash: A flat $20 payment (no documentation required; amount may adjust pro rata).
Important Deadlines
- Opt-Out Deadline: January 12, 2026
- Objection Deadline: January 12, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: February 10, 2026
- Claim Filing Deadline: February 11, 2026
How to File a Claim
- Complete the online claim form on the official settlement website or mail the printable form.
- Choose Option A (documented losses) or Option B (alternate cash).
- Submit by the February 11, 2026 deadline.
Key Court Documents
For full details, review the official filings below:
Settlement Agreement (PDF) Preliminary Approval Order (PDF) Long-Form Notice (PDF)Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dean, et al. v. New York Blood Center Settlement about?
The lawsuit claims the Blood Centers failed to protect sensitive data accessed during a January 2025 cyber-attack. The settlement resolves those claims without admission of wrongdoing.
How much can I receive?
Up to $2,500 for documented losses or a simple $20 cash payment, plus optional free medical-data monitoring.
Do I need proof to get money?
Only if you seek reimbursement for documented losses. The $20 alternate cash option requires no documents.
How do I opt out or object?
Mail a written request for exclusion—or a written objection—to the Settlement Administrator by January 12, 2026. Opting out means you will not receive any benefits.
When will payments be sent?
After the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. A hearing is set for February 10, 2026.
Need Help?
Contact the Settlement Administrator toll-free at (833) 417-4928 or visit bloodcenterssettlement.com.