Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement
$100–$5,100
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What happened
Essen Medical Associates experienced unauthorized access to its data environment between March 14, 2023, and March 22, 2023, which compromised personal information of patients. Essen denies all wrongdoing and liability.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received notice that their personal information was compromised in the Essen Medical data breach. The class period runs from March 14, 2023, to June 1, 2026.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Documented Losses Reimbursement
$5,000 eachSettlement Class Members may be reimbursed for otherwise unreimbursed costs or expenditures incurred as a result of the Incident, including costs addressing or remedying identity theft, fraud, or misuse of Personal Information and/or other issues reasonably traceable to the Incident.
Cash Fund Payment
$100 eachIn addition to receiving payment for Documented Losses, all Settlement Class Members with Approved Claims are eligible for a Cash Fund Payment.
Who is in the class
Settlement Class Members are individuals who received notice that their Personal Information may have been compromised in the Essen Medical Data Breach that occurred between March 14, 2023, and March 22, 2023.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
The deadline to submit a claim has passed (June 1, 2026). Settlement class members had to submit a claim form to receive benefits. Documented losses required proof of otherwise unreimbursed costs incurred as a result of the incident.
Common questions
- How much does the Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $100–$5,100. The total settlement fund is $4M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 1, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at ehcsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for July 7, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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