Shields Data Incident Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was December 3, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Shields Health Care Group suffered a cyberattack on its computer network between March 7 and March 21, 2022, in which certain files containing patients' private information may have been accessed. Shields denies the claims but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and risks.
Do you qualify?
Anyone whose personal information was impacted by the Shields Health Care Group data incident between March 7 and March 21, 2022. Massachusetts residents are in the state settlement class, and residents of other U.S. states, territories, or districts are in the federal settlement class.
How to file
Submit a claim form by December 3, 2025 with either your Login ID from the postcard notice sent by the Settlement Administrator, or documentation showing your information was compromised in the data incident. The claim can be for ordinary out-of-pocket losses, extraordinary out-of-pocket losses, attested time, or alternative cash payment.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Shields Data Incident Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was December 3, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Shields Data Incident 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 Shields Data Incident Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at shieldsdatasettlement.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 Shields Data Incident Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
In the news
- Shields Health Care Group settles breach lawsuit for $15.35MTechtarget.com · May 28, 2025
- New England’s Shield Health Settles Data Breach Cases for $15.3 MillionInsurance Journal · May 20, 2025
- IOTW: US healthcare group data breach affects two million | Cyber Security Hub - Cyber Security HubCshub.com · June 9, 2022
- Data breach at health care organization may affect 2 millionAssociated Press · June 8, 2022
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