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If you received a notification from Regional Family Medicine, P.A. that your personal information was potentially compromised in a June 2023 data breach, you may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $2,500 from a class action settlement.
Regional Family Medicine, P.A. has agreed to pay $778,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged negligence in protecting private information during a data breach. This settlement resolves the claims without admitting any wrongdoing or liability by the company while providing a benefit to impacted individuals.
Who can file a data breach claim to receive a payout?
- Individuals and patients notified of the 2023 RFM data breach and that their private information was potentially accessed or stolen.
- Individuals and patients that received an official court-ordered notice of this settlement.
How much are Regional Family Medicine settlement payments?
Class members have the following claim options:
- Expense Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses resulting from the data incident.
- Alternative Cash Payment: Up to $50, which may be decreased on a pro rata basis, final amount will be determined by the number of approved claims filed.
- Credit Monitoring: Two years of one credit bureau monitoring services.
How to claim a data breach payout
To claim an award, you must complete and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form.pdf) and mail it to the settlement administrator. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by May 12, 2025.
Settlement Administrator's mailing address: RFM Settlement, c/o Claims Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Required proof
- Notice ID and Confirmation Code required to submit an online claim.
- Additional documentation is required for Expense Reimbursement claims such as bank or credit card statements, invoices, and other proof of unreimbursed expenses related to the cybersecurity incident.
Payment options
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual Prepaid Card
- Check mailed to address provided
$778,000 Settlement fund
The settlement fund of $778,000 will cover various costs and payments:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Not to exceed $285,000
- Service awards to three class representatives: a total of $6,000
- Payments to approved claimants: Amounts vary based on claims
Important dates
- Fairness Hearing: May 16, 2025
- Deadline to File a Claim: May 12, 2025
When is the Regional Family Medicine payout date?
There is a Final Fairness Hearing scheduled for May 16, 2025. Payments will be issued to class members with approved claims 75 days after the court grants approval or within 30 days of the date the claim is approved, whichever is later.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The lawsuit was filed due to a data breach that potentially exposed personal information of individuals and patients. The parties involved settled to avoid the risks and costs of prolonged litigation and a possible trial.
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