Orthopedics Rhode Island Patient Class Action
Last verified September 30, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, D. Rhode Island (No. 1:24-cv-00551).
- December 26, 2024Case filed
What happened
This is a proposed class action against Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc., apparently brought by a patient. The docket text does not provide specific allegations, but the nature-of-suit code suggests a personal injury or privacy-related claim. The case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, so the underlying claims may be refiled.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Orthopedics Rhode Island Patient Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed December 26, 2024 in the District Court, D. Rhode Island (No. 1:24-cv-00551).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Orthopedics Rhode Island Patient Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Peter N. Wasylyk (Law Offices of Peter N. Wasylyk). For Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc.: Richard M. Dighello , Jr. (Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Frederick Whelan
Defendants
- Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Peter N. WasylykLaw Offices of Peter N. WasylykRepresents Frederick Whelan8 tracked casespnwlaw@aol.com · (401) 831-7730
Counsel for defendants
- Richard M. Dighello , Jr.Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.Represents Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc.4 tracked casesrdighello@uks.com · (860) 548-2633
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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