Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement – Up to $5,100 If Your Info Was Exposed (File by June 1, 2026)
Essen Medical Associates suffered a data breach in March 2023 that exposed patients' personal information. A $4 million class action settlement now offers affected individuals up to $5,000 for documented losses — plus up to $100 just for filing a claim form. You can claim both. Deadline is June 1, 2026.
What happened
Class period: March 14, 2023 through March 22, 2023 (incident period); notice sent to affected individuals March 3, 2026
Between March 14 and March 22, 2023, an unauthorized party accessed Essen Medical Associates' computer systems — spending about nine days in a place they had absolutely no business being. The breach potentially exposed patients' personal information, including the kind of data you'd really prefer stayed between you and your doctor. A class action lawsuit followed, alleging Essen failed to adequately protect that information. Essen denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a $4 million settlement to resolve the claims.
What you can get
Documented Loss Payment
Up to $5,000
Requires documentation of unreimbursed costs traceable to the breach (identity theft expenses, fraud remediation, etc.) Cash Fund Payment
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | June 1, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | May 4, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | May 4, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | July 7, 2026 | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- Received a notice from Essen Medical Associates stating your personal information may have been compromised in the breach Personal information was potentially exposed in the March 2023 incident Are a U.S. resident
How to file
- Visit the official settlement website at ehcsettlement.com Click "Start Your Claim" or go directly to the login page Enter your Unique ID and PIN from the postcard notice you received by mail Complete and submit your claim form online by June 1, 2026 Prefer paper? Fill out the claim form and mail it postmarked by June 1, 2026 to the Settlement Administrator
Proof required
- For the Cash Fund Payment (up to $100): No supporting documentation required — just a completed claim form For the Documented Loss Payment (up to $5,000): Documentation of unreimbursed expenses traceable to the breach, such as bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, receipts, or telephone records Note: Personal certifications or affidavits alone are not sufficient for documented loss claims
Payment timing
Payments will be issued after the Court grants final approval at the July 7, 2026 hearing, assuming no appeals. Payment amounts may be adjusted up or down depending on the total number of approved claims submitted.
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Extra details
You can claim BOTH the Documented Loss Payment and the Cash Fund Payment — the original postcard notice incorrectly said it was one or the other. The settlement site has since issued a correction. Ironic paperwork aside, make sure you file for both if you qualify. You'll need the Unique ID and PIN printed on your mailed postcard notice to file online — if you lost it, call 1-888-976-6880 Keep copies of everything you submit; claims may be audited After filing online, you'll receive a confirmation email — save it
FAQ
Do I need to have suffered actual losses to file a claim?
What counts as a documented loss?
What if I lost my postcard notice with the Unique ID?
Will my $100 definitely be $100?
What happens if I do nothing?
Info only. Verify details on the official site. Not legal, financial, or tax advice. Legal
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