Regional Obstetrical Consultants Data Breach Settlement: Key Details
A class action settlement has been reached in the aftermath of a May 6, 2024, data breach at Regional Obstetrical Consultants P.C., which potentially exposed sensitive personal and medical information of U.S.-based individuals. The breach compromised data including names, dates of birth, addresses, medical record numbers, insurance IDs, diagnoses, and other protected health information.
Eligible class members—those whose data was potentially accessed—may file claims for compensation under three payment tiers:
- Up to $7,500 for extraordinary documented losses (e.g., unreimbursed identity theft expenses) with proof of impact between May 6, 2024, and February 15, 2026.
- Up to $2,000 for ordinary documented losses (e.g., credit monitoring, notary fees, or mitigative costs) with receipts or third-party records.
- $50 flat payment for those without documentation.
Claims must be submitted by February 15, 2026, via online form, mail, or phone request. Payments will be distributed by April 16, 2026, via check or electronic transfer. The settlement fund also allocates up to $275,000 for attorneys’ fees and $2,000 for class representatives, with administration costs deducted separately.
The lawsuit alleged Regional Obstetrical Consultants failed to adequately secure sensitive data, though the company denies wrongdoing. The settlement resolves the dispute without admission of liability. Affected individuals were notified by mail, with unique IDs and PINs required for claim submission. Those without notices can contact the settlement administrator for assistance.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/roc-data-settlement
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