The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), a public trust providing emergency ambulance services, agreed to a $1.5 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over a February 2024 data breach that compromised patients’ personal information.
Status Update (March 31, 2026): The claim filing deadline was March 5, 2026 (now passed). The Final Approval Hearing is April 6, 2026. If you filed a claim before the deadline, payouts are expected around July 2026.
EMSA Data Breach Settlement — Key Details
| Organization | Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) |
| Data Breach Date | February 2024 |
| Settlement Amount | $1,500,000 |
| Claim Deadline | March 5, 2026 ⚠️ (now passed) |
| Opt-Out / Objection Deadline | February 3, 2026 (passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | April 6, 2026 |
| Max Out-of-Pocket Payout | Up to $3,000 |
| Lost Time Compensation | Up to $60 ($15/hour × 4 hours max) |
| Free Monitoring | 2 years of single-bureau credit monitoring |
| Expected Payout | ~July 2026 (within 60 days of final approval) |
| Settlement Website | emsasettlement.com |
Settlement Benefits (For Those Who Filed)
- Out-of-pocket expense reimbursement (up to $3,000): Bank fees, credit monitoring costs, credit report fees, ID replacement fees, postage, notary fees, unreimbursed fraud losses — with documentation
- Lost time compensation: Up to $60 ($15/hour × max 4 hours)
- Free credit monitoring: 2 years of single-bureau identity protection and credit monitoring for all filing class members
Settlement Timeline
- ✅ Claim deadline: March 5, 2026 (passed)
- Final Approval Hearing: April 6, 2026
- Expected final approval: May 2026
- Expected payout: ~July 2026 (within 60 days of final approval)