MRO Corp Settles Medical Record Fees Lawsuit for $2.5M

If you requested medical records from a North Carolina medical provider between October 1, 2019, and March 31, 2023, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

MRO Corporation has agreed to pay $2,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly charging fees for medical records that exceeded the amounts set forth in the North Carolina Medical Record Fee Act.

Can I Claim an Award?

The settlement class includes all North Carolina residents who, during the relevant time period, requested medical records from a North Carolina medical provider, received an invoice, and paid amounts to MRO Corporation in excess of those allowed under the North Carolina Medical Record Fee Act. If you meet these criteria, you are part of the settlement class and may be eligible for compensation.

To be more specific, you are included if:

• You requested medical records from a North Carolina medical provider between October 1, 2019, and March 31, 2023.
• You received an invoice for these records.
• You paid amounts to MRO Corporation that exceeded the allowable fees under the North Carolina Medical Record Fee Act.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The settlement provides monetary relief of $2,500,000. This amount will be used to cover all costs associated with the settlement, including notice and administration costs, payment of settlement benefits, attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and a service award to the representative plaintiff.

Class members will receive:

• Reimbursement of all excess fees paid, totaling $164,835.19.
• An additional amount of approximately $190-200 per violation, which means for each instance where excess fees were charged, the class member will receive this additional compensation.

For example, if you were charged excess fees twice, you would receive reimbursement for those fees plus an additional $380-400.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Not applicable. Class members do not need to proactively provide proof because the Settlement Administrator already has their information.

How to Claim Your Award

If you are a member of the settlement class, you do not need to file a claim to obtain benefits. A check will be mailed to you after the final calculation of the settlement benefits.

Submitting a Claim

Since no proactive claim filing is necessary, class members will automatically receive their benefits. Ensure your address is up-to-date with the Settlement Administrator to avoid any issues with receiving your check.

How do I Get Paid?

Class members will receive their payments via check mailed to their address. Ensure your address is current with the Settlement Administrator.

$2,500,000 Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement fund of $2,500,000 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Notice and administration costs.
• Payment of settlement benefits to class members.
• Attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses.
• A service award to the representative plaintiff.

After these costs are deducted, the remaining amount will be distributed to class members as described above.

Important Dates

• Exclusion Deadline: September 11, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: September 26, 2024

When is the MRO Corporation Payout Date?

Payments will be made after the court grants final approval to the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed because MRO Corporation allegedly charged fees for medical records that exceeded the amounts allowed under the North Carolina Medical Record Fee Act. The settlement aims to compensate those affected and resolve the lawsuit without further litigation.

What Happens Next?

Next steps include the final approval hearing on September 26, 2024. If the court approves the settlement, payments will be processed and mailed to class members.