Settlement Information
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Sound Generations (“Defendant”) relating to a data security incident involving Defendant’s computer systems that Sound Generations publicly reported on or about December 7, 2021 (the “Data Incident”). The computer systems affected by the Data Incident contained personal identifying information and protected health information of certain individuals. The Plaintiffs claim that Defendant was responsible for failing to prevent the Data Incident and assert claims such as negligence, negligence per se, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act. Defendant denies all of the claims.
Who Is a Class Member?
You are part of this Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if your personal information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident or you previously received a notification from Defendant pertaining to the Data Incident.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a ClaimJuly 11, 2023 |
This is the only way you can get payment or a code for credit monitoring service. |
Exclude Yourself (Opt Out)May 29, 2023 |
You will not get any payment or credit monitoring from the Settlement, but you also will not release your claims against Defendant. This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant or related parties for the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. |
Object to the SettlementMay 29, 2023 |
Write to the Court with reasons why you do not agree with the Settlement. |
Attend the Final Approval HearingJuly 14, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. |
You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. |
Do Nothingno deadline |
You will not get any compensation or credit monitoring from this Settlement and you will give up certain legal rights. Submitting a claim form is the only way to obtain payment or credit monitoring from this Settlement. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
July 11, 2023
Exclusion Deadline
May 29, 2023
Objection Deadline
May 29, 2023
Final Approval Hearing
July 14, 2023