Illinois Bone and Joint Institute $4M Data Breach Settlement

Individuals who received a notice that a data breach discovered by Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in July 2024 may have compromised their personal information could be eligible to submit a claim for up to $5,000 and/or credit monitoring from a class action settlement. The cybersecurity incident impacted an estimated 568,000 current and former patients.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, invasion of privacy and violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Who can file a data breach claim?

Class members are individuals who received a data breach notice from Illinois Bone and Joint Institute stating the July 2024 data breach may have compromised their personal information.

How much will settlement payments be?

Class members can submit a claim for one or more of the following benefits:

• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses: All class members can claim up to $5,000 in unreimbursed costs directly traceable to the data incident. This includes monetary losses due to identity theft or fraud, credit monitoring costs or fees for freezing/unfreezing credit after May 30, 2024, and other miscellaneous expenses, such as postage for contacting financial institutions.
• Medical monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of Kroll medical monitoring services with an estimated value or $240 per year. Services include credit monitoring, dark web and medical identity scanning, fraud specialist access, identity theft restoration and up to $1,000,000 in identity fraud loss reimbursement.
• Pro rata cash payment: All class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment estimated at $50. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or complete the claim form included with their notice and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Settlement Administrator – 83381, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

The claim deadline is July 1, 2026.

Required claim information and proof

• Online claims require the class member ID from the settlement notice the class member received.
• Out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include invoices, receipts, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges, police reports and other proof of identity theft or fraud.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$4 million data settlement fund

The $4,000,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $1,400,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,000 each ($18,000 total)
• Medical monitoring: Cost determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: June 1, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: July 1, 2026
• Final approval hearing: July 1, 2026

When is the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments and medical monitoring information to approved claimants after it completes claim processing and the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC failed to adequately protect personal information, resulting in a data breach discovered in July 2024. The plaintiffs claimed this led to potential exposure of sensitive personal and medical data belonging to current and former patients.

IBJI denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement agreement