Deadline: June 11, 2026
Last updated: April 10, 2026
Excelsior Orthopaedics Data Breach Settlement -- File a Claim by June 11, 2026
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Excelsior Orthopaedics had a bad June 2024 -- and so did your data. File by June 11, 2026 for up to $5,000 from a $2.4M settlement.
Deadline: June 11, 2026
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Applies to
Nationwide
Main deadline
June 11, 2026
Benefit
Up to $5,000 if you can show losses, a pro rata cash payment if you cannot, and two years of credit monitoring whether you file or not -- which, given what was exposed, seems like the least they could do.
Official site
https://www.excelsiordatasettlement.com
What happened
Class period: The network incident was discovered on or about June 24, 2024. See the official site for full eligibility details.
- Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to the network systems of Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP and Buffalo Surgery Center, LLC. The breach was discovered on or about June 24, 2024.
- The exposed data is a greatest hits of everything you never want a stranger to have: names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, state ID numbers, passport numbers, dates of birth, biometric information, medical diagnoses, financial account details, health insurance information, health records, and prescription information.
- A class action lawsuit -- Szucs et al. v. Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP et al., Index No. 812753/2024 -- was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Erie County. The parties agreed to a $2,400,000 settlement to resolve the case.
- Eligible class members are living U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially accessible as a result of the incident, including anyone who received a breach notice.
What you can get
Documented Loss Payment
Up to $5,000
Requires reasonable documentation of losses tied to the breach (receipts, phone records, correspondence, etc.) Cash Fund Payment
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | June 11, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | May 17, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | May 17, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | July 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET -- Erie County Court Building, 25 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202. Date and time are subject to change; check https://www.excelsiordatasettlement.com for updates. | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You are a living U.S. resident
- Your personal information was potentially accessible as a result of the Excelsior Orthopaedics / Buffalo Surgery Center network incident discovered on or about June 24, 2024
- Received a notice of the incident OR otherwise meet the eligibility criteria on the official settlement site
How to file
- Visit the official settlement website at excelsiordatasettlement.com and click "Start Your Claim"
- Log in using the Unique ID and PIN printed on the Settlement Notice you received by mail (if you lost your notice, call 1-877-327-7791)
- Complete and submit your Claim Form online by June 11, 2026
- Alternatively, fill out, sign, and date a paper Claim Form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator, postmarked by June 11, 2026
Proof required
- Unique ID and PIN from your mailed Settlement Notice (required to file online)
- For the Documented Loss Payment: receipts, phone records, email correspondence, or other documentation showing out-of-pocket losses connected to the breach
- No documentation required for the Cash Fund Payment (pro rata) option
Important links
Contact
Phone: 1-877-327-7791
Email: info@ExcelsiorDataSettlement.com
Mail: Excelsior Incident Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 6484, Portland, OR 97228-6484
Extra details
- You do NOT need to file a claim to receive free Credit Monitoring. Your activation code is printed on your Settlement Notice and can be used after final court approval.
- Defendants also invested approximately $600,000 in security upgrades following the breach, separate from the $2.4 million settlement fund.
- Any leftover funds after claims are paid will be donated to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Do not contact the court or the court clerk's office directly. All questions should go to the Settlement Administrator.
- Watch for scams. Only use the official site: excelsiordatasettlement.com.
FAQ
Who qualifies for this settlement?
You qualify if you are a living U.S. resident whose personal information was potentially accessible as a result of the Excelsior Orthopaedics / Buffalo Surgery Center network incident discovered on or about June 24, 2024. This includes anyone who received a notice of the breach.
What types of personal information were exposed?
The data potentially involved includes names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, state ID numbers, passport numbers, dates of birth, biometric data, medical diagnoses, financial account information, health insurance details, general health records, and prescription information. In other words, the kind of data you really, really wish strangers did not have.
What can I receive from this settlement?
You have two claim options: a Documented Loss Payment of up to $5,000 if you can show out-of-pocket losses connected to the breach, or a pro rata Cash Fund Payment with no documentation required. Either way, all eligible class members who stay in the settlement also receive a free two-year, three-bureau credit monitoring activation code -- no claim form needed for that part.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
Claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by June 11, 2026.
Do I need documentation to file?
Not necessarily. You can file for a Cash Fund Payment without any documentation. If you want the Documented Loss Payment (up to $5,000), you will need reasonable proof of losses -- such as receipts, phone records, or email correspondence -- tied to the breach.
How do I file online?
You will need the Unique ID and PIN from the Settlement Notice mailed to you. Visit excelsiordatasettlement.com, click "Start Your Claim," and log in with those credentials. If you lost your notice, call 1-877-327-7791 for assistance.
Can I file by mail?
Yes. Fill out, sign, and date the Claim Form, then mail it to: Excelsior Incident Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 6484, Portland, OR 97228-6484. It must be postmarked by June 11, 2026.
When will I get paid?
Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 8, 2026. Check the official settlement website periodically for timeline updates.
How do I opt out of the settlement?
Mail a signed, written Request for Exclusion to the Settlement Administrator, postmarked by May 17, 2026. Include your name, address, phone number, and a statement requesting exclusion from the class. You cannot opt out by phone or email.
What happens if I do nothing?
You will not receive a cash payment, but you will still get your Credit Monitoring activation code. You will also give up your right to sue the defendants separately for claims related to this breach.
Use the official website
Always confirm details on the official site. If something feels off, stop and verify before sharing personal info.
Info only. Verify details on the official site. Not legal, financial, or tax advice. Legal
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