Essen Medical Associates Data Breach Class Action Settlement
U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the Essen Medical Associates data breach and who received direct notice from Essen.
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the Essen Medical Associates settlement if you:
- Are a resident of the United States
- Had your personal information potentially compromised in the Essen Health Care Network data breach that occurred between March 14, 2023, and March 22, 2023
- Received direct written notice from Essen via U.S. Mail that your personal information may have been compromised in the incident
Eligible States
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Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the Essen Medical Associates settlement:
Claim by Mail
- Download and complete the official Claim Form from the settlement website.
- Gather any documentation of unreimbursed losses you incurred as a result of the breach, such as receipts or records related to identity theft remediation, fraud charges, or misuse of personal information.
- Mail your completed Claim Form and supporting documents to the Essen Medical Data Breach Settlement Administrator (Epiq) before the deadline.
- Your claim must be submitted or postmarked no later than June 1, 2026.
Claim Online
- Visit the official settlement claim form online.
- Complete all required fields and attach any documentation of documented losses.
- Submit your claim no later than June 1, 2026.
Claimants seeking reimbursement for Documented Losses must provide documentation of unreimbursed costs or expenditures incurred as a result of the Incident. Cash Fund Payment of up to $100 requires submission of a valid Claim Form with required information; no proof of loss required for this portion.
Settlement Payout
Essen Medical Associates settlement payments are up to $5,100 per person. Eligible class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses tied to the breach, such as costs related to identity theft, fraud, or misuse of personal information. On top of that, all class members who submit a valid claim form can receive a pro rata cash payment of up to $100. Both amounts may be adjusted up or down depending on the total number of approved claims submitted. Payments will be sent by the settlement administrator after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s Fees and Expenses: up to $1,333,333.33
- Service Awards: up to $3,000.00 per Class Representative
- Settlement Administration costs
- Settlement Benefits (Documented Losses and Cash Fund Payments)
Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit, Rivera et al. v. Essen Medical Associates, P.C., was filed after an unauthorized party accessed Essen’s data environment between March 14, 2023, and March 22, 2023. Plaintiffs alleged that the breach exposed the personal information of patients and others who had entrusted their data to Essen Medical Associates, a New York-based medical provider. For more information, visit the official settlement website.
The complaint asserts claims including negligence, breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty, violations of New York General Business Law Section 349, and unjust enrichment. Essen denies all allegations of wrongdoing or liability.
Rather than continue to trial, both sides agreed to a $4,000,000 settlement fund. The court preliminarily approved the settlement on January 27, 2026, and class members were notified in March 2026. Final approval is scheduled to be considered at a hearing on July 7, 2026.
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Settlement Administrator
Essen Medical Data Breach
c/o Epiq Global
P.O. Box 2020
Portland, OR 97208-2020
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