Asheville Arthritis Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Individuals notified by Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. regarding the May 2024 data incident.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
- The Settlement Class includes all individuals to whom Defendant sent individual notification that they were affected by the Data Incident.
- Excluded are employees, directors, officers, and agents of Defendant, governmental entities, and the Judge assigned to the Action and their staff/family.
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To receive a benefit, you must file a Claim Form by the deadline.
- Online: Submit a claim electronically at ArthritisDataBreach.com.
- Mail: Download a paper Claim Form from the website or request one by phone, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator postmarked no later than January 26, 2026.
Proof of loss is not required for the Alternative Cash Payment (estimated $100). Reasonable documentation is required to claim reimbursement for Documented Losses (up to $5,000).
Settlement Payout
Settlement Class Members may submit a claim for one of the following benefits:
- Cash Payment A (Documented Losses): Compensation of up to $5,000 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the Data Incident. This includes fraud, identity theft, professional fees, credit repair, credit freezing costs, and miscellaneous expenses (postage, mileage, etc.). Reasonable documentation is required.
- Cash Payment B (Alternative Cash Payment): An estimated cash payment of $100. This amount is subject to pro rata increase or decrease based on the number of valid claims and remaining funds after other expenses. No documentation of loss is required for this option.
- Settlement Fund: $500,000.00 (Non-Reversionary)
- Attorneys’ Fees: Up to one-third of the Settlement Fund (approx. $166,666.67)
- Service Awards: Up to $2,500 for each Class Representative
- Settlement Administration Costs: Deducted from the Settlement Fund
Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that in or around May 2024, Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. experienced a Data Incident that compromised the private and personally identifying information of its patients and employees. The compromised data potentially included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The Defendant denies any wrongdoing but agreed to a settlement to avoid litigation costs.
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P.O. Box 6075, Portland, OR 97228-6075
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