Medical Associates Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you received a notice letter from the Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley (MATLV) indicating that your personal information was compromised in a data security incident, you may be eligible to submit a claim for a benefit from a class action settlement.

Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley has agreed to pay $311,769.84 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to their computer systems. This cybersecurity incident, which occurred on or about July 3, 2022, compromised personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical data.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

You live in the United States and received a notice letter from Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley informing you that your personal and patient information was compromised in the 2022 data breach incident.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Class members can select one of the following options:

• Credit Monitoring and Insurance Services: One year of one bureau credit monitoring and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Documented Loss Payment: Reimbursement for documented financial losses up to $5,000.
• Cash Fund Payment: A pro rata payment, amount determined by the overall number of valid claims submitted.

How to claim data breach settlement award

To claim a payout, class members must submit a claim form by the April 6, 2025 deadline. The fastest way is to file a claim online. Or you can print the PDF claim form and email or mail it to the settlement administrator once completed.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: MATLV Data Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25232, Santa Ana, CA 97299

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: info@MATLVSettlement.com

Required documentation

• Unique ID and PIN from court-ordered notice required to submit online.
• Documented Loss claims require proof such as receipts, invoices, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees.

Payout options

Claimants will select one of the following choices:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check mailed to the address provided

$311,769.84 settlement fund

The settlement fund of $311,769.84 will cover various expenses including:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: $103,923.28
• Attorneys' expenses: To be submitted to the court at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $1,000 each
• Credit monitoring for approved claimants: Determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to class members with valid claims: Remaining funds after expenses

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 6, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 14, 2025

When is the MATLV payout date?

The final hearing will take place on May 14, 2025. Once the judge grants approval to the settlement, settlement benefits will be issued to class members that submitted approved claims.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to unauthorized access to Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley's computer systems, compromising personal and patient information. The settlement avoids the costs and risks of further litigation.

Sources

1] [Official Settlement Website