Gilead Sciences agreed to pay $4 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to maintain HIV status privacy when sending mailings.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Gilead’s HIV-related mailings violated their privacy. According to the class action lawsuit, Gilead should have concealed all mention of HIV status to protect recipients from emotional and economic harm.

Gilead is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on HIV treatment.

The company hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4 million class action settlement to resolve the privacy claims against it.

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Gilead Sciences HIV Privacy Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals who received an envelope from Gilead between April 15 and 30, 2020, with the words “HIV Prevention Team” on the face of the envelope in the return address.
Estimated Amount: $2,600
Proof of Purchase: Documentation of economic harm related to the mailer.
Claim Form Deadline: 04/24/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Doe, et al. v. Gilead Sciences Inc., Case No. 20-CIV-03699, in the California Superior Court for San Mateo County
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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Bottom Line

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