A recent federal court decision in Massachusetts has resulted in a settlement agreement in the case of Webb v. Injured Workers Pharmacy, where the plaintiffs accused the pharmacy service of a data breach involving over 75,000 patient records. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns has approved the settlement, which includes an award of more than $380,000 in attorney fees and costs. The settlement totals $1.075 million, with the plaintiffs’ counsel requesting 33% of that amount in fees and additional reimbursement for costs and expenses. The full details of this ruling, including the judge’s decision, can be accessed through the court documents.
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