Peachtree Orthopedics $1.3M Data Breach Settlement

If you received a notification from Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. about a data incident around April 2023, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. has agreed to pay $1,300,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to personal information.

Who can submit a claim?

To be considered a class member, you must have received a notification from Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic in or around July 2023, indicating that your personal identifiable information was involved in the data incident.

How much are the payouts?

• Documented Loss Reimbursement: Eligible for up to $3,500 for documented, unreimbursed expenses related to the incident. This includes bank fees, long-distance charges, and other costs directly linked to the data breach.
• Lost Time Reimbursement: Up to $300 for up to 10 hours of lost time at $30 per hour. This requires a description of how the time was spent addressing issues from the incident.
• Alternative Cash Payment: A flat payment of $100 if you choose not to claim documented losses or lost time.
• Credit Monitoring Services: Three years of credit monitoring services are available to all class members who submit a valid claim.

The total reimbursement for documented losses and lost time is capped at $3,500 per class member. The exact amount of cash payments may vary depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

How to file a claim

Class members must file a claim online by March 12, 2025.

Claimants need to provide reasonable documentation for expenses claimed under documented loss reimbursement.

This includes:

• Receipts or similar documentation for documented losses.
• A written description of how the claimed lost time was spent.

Claim instructions

1. Complete all required sections of the claim form.
2. Choose the benefit(s) you are claiming.
3. Provide necessary documentation and descriptions for your claims.
4. Sign and date the claim form.
5. Submit the claim form online or by mail by the deadline.

Payment method

• Physical check

$1.3 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,300,000 will cover:

• Compensation for class members
• Attorneys' fees, capped at 33.33% of the fund
• Incentive awards of $2,500 each for the four named plaintiffs

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: April 16, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: March 12, 2025

When is the Peachtree Data Breach Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final fairness hearing on April 16, 2025, to decide on the settlement's approval. If approved, payments will be issued within 30 days of the effective date or the date the last claim is approved, whichever is later.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to unauthorized access to Peachtree's network, compromising personal information. Peachtree denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation.