Granite Wellness Centers Data Breach Settlement 2026 - File a Claim by April 27
Granite Wellness Centers is settling a class action lawsuit over a 2021 data breach that exposed some of the most sensitive personal information imaginable, including Social Security numbers, medical histories, bank account numbers, and more. If you are or were a GWC patient and received a breach notice around March 2021, you may be able to claim an estimated $750 cash payment with no paperwork required, or up to $5,000 for documented losses. California residents can stack an extra $100 on top.
What happened
Class period: The data security incident occurred on January 5, 2021. GWC sent breach notifications on or around March 6, 2021. Documented losses must have been incurred on or after January 5, 2021.
On January 5, 2021, Granite Wellness Centers, a California-based healthcare provider, experienced a data security incident that potentially exposed the personally identifiable and protected health information of current and former patients. The exposed data included names, dates of birth, home addresses, dates of care, treatment information, treatment providers, health insurance information, driver's license numbers, medical histories, Social Security numbers, and bank account numbers.
GWC sent breach notifications to affected individuals on or around March 6, 2021. A class action lawsuit was subsequently filed alleging GWC failed to take appropriate steps to protect patient data. GWC denies all allegations and maintains the breach caused no harm to any individual. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and burdens of continued litigation.
What you can get
Pro Rata Cash Payment
\~$750 estimated
No documentation required; equal share of the settlement fund after fees and costs; subject to pro rata increase or decrease based on total valid claims filed
Documented Loss Payment
Up to $5,000
For unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses traceable to the breach incurred after January 5, 2021; requires supporting documentation such as bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, or receipts; claimed instead of (not in addition to) the pro rata cash payment
California Statutory Cash Payment
\~$100 additional
For class members who were California residents at any point between January 5, 2021 and April 26, 2026; requires a sworn attestation of California residency; subject to pro rata adjustment; claimed in addition to either of the above
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | April 27, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | March 28, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | March 28, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | April 28, 2026 | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You are or were a patient of Granite Wellness Centers whose personally identifiable or protected health information was accessed or acquired without authorization in the January 5, 2021 data security incident
- You received a data breach notification from GWC on or around March 6, 2021
- You reside in the United States
- You have not excluded yourself from the settlement class
How to file
- Submit a Claim Form online at https://granitewellnessdatasettlement.com/submit-claim by April 27, 2026
- Or mail a completed paper Claim Form postmarked by April 27, 2026 to: Bente, et al. v. Granite Wellness Centers c/o Settlement Administrator 1650 Arch St, Ste 2210 Philadelphia, PA 19103
- You must provide the Notice ID and Confirmation Code from the postcard notice you received to verify your identity. If you did not receive this information but believe you qualify, call 1-888-995-4054.
- To request a paper Claim Form, visit the Important Documents page or call 1-888-995-4054.
Proof required
- All claimants must provide the Notice ID and Confirmation Code from the postcard notice to verify Settlement Class membership
- For the pro rata cash payment (\~$750): no additional documentation required beyond identity verification
- For the documented loss payment (up to $5,000): supporting documentation such as bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, receipts, or records showing unreimbursed losses traceable to the breach; expenses cannot have been reimbursed from any other source; bills or payment card statements may have unrelated transactions and all but the last four digits of account numbers redacted
- For the California statutory cash payment (\~$100): a sworn attestation that you were a California resident at some point between January 5, 2021 and April 26, 2026
Payment timing
Payments will be made after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved. Payment method details are not specified in the settlement documents; check the settlement website for updates.
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Extra details
The opt-out and objection deadlines are March 28, 2026, which is still open as of today. Readers still have all their options available.
The $750 estimated cash payment is one of the higher no-documentation flat payments among data breach settlements. The actual amount may increase or decrease depending on how many people file.
California residents who lived in California at any point between January 5, 2021 and April 26, 2026 can claim an additional $100 on top of either the flat cash payment or the documented loss payment. A sworn attestation is all that is required.
You need your Notice ID and Confirmation Code from the postcard GWC mailed you around March 2021 to file online. If you no longer have it, call 1-888-995-4054.
The only authorized settlement website is https://granitewellnessdatasettlement.com/
FAQ
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