Des Moines Orthopaedic Data Incident Settlement
Verified July 13, 2026 against desmoinesorthodataincident.comAdministrator: Analytics Consulting LLCFound via ClaimDepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since March 23, 2026. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Final approval hearing held April 2, 2026
Claims closed March 23, 2026. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
Pending in the Iowa District Court, Dallas County (No. 05251CVC044835).
- February 23, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- March 23, 2026Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- April 2, 2026Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
In February 2023, Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons experienced a data incident affecting its computer systems that potentially impacted the personal information of prospective and actual patients. The company denies wrongdoing and states it had meritorious defenses, but agreed to settle the lawsuit to resolve the disputed claims.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who is a prospective or actual patient of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons and received notification of the February 2023 data incident.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail postmarked no later than March 23, 2026 to receive monetary relief or credit monitoring benefits from the settlement.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Des Moines Orthopaedic Data Incident Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was March 23, 2026.
- What is the status of the Des Moines Orthopaedic Data Incident Settlement?
- Final approval hearing held April 2, 2026. Claims closed March 23, 2026. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
- Is the Des Moines Orthopaedic Data Incident Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Analytics Consulting LLC is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at desmoinesorthodataincident.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
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