Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Data Breach Settlement
Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since July 1, 2026. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Final approval hearing held July 1, 2026
Claims closed July 1, 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 Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division (No. 2024-CH-08333).
- June 1, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- July 1, 2026Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- July 1, 2026Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute experienced a data security incident discovered around July 4, 2024, which may have resulted in unauthorized access to people's Personal Information. The defendant is paying to settle a class action lawsuit over this breach.
Do you qualify?
You qualify if you received a Breach Notice from the Defendant indicating your Personal Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident, or if the Settlement Administrator identified you as a Settlement Class Member.
Who is in the class
You are included in this Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if you received a Breach Notice from the Defendant notifying you that your Personal Information (i.e. information that identifies an individual or that in combination with other information can be used to identify, locate, or contact an individual) was potentially compromised in the Data Incident and/or Notice from the Settlement Administrator identifying you as a Settlement Class Member.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online at www.IBJISettlement.com or mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You can also call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 447-8441 to request a paper copy of the Claim Form. The deadline to submit a claim was July 1, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Data Breach Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was July 1, 2026.
- What is the status of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Data Breach Settlement?
- Final approval hearing held July 1, 2026. Claims closed July 1, 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 Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at ibjisettlement.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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