Affiliated Dermatologists $1M Data Breach Settlement

Individuals whose private information the data incident Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons PA discovered on or about March 5, 2024, potentially compromised may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons PA agreed to pay $1,000,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical treatment details, health insurance claims, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers and other nonpublic personally identifiable or protected health information.

Who can file a claim?

The settlement class includes all living individuals in the United States whose private information the data incident Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons PA discovered on or about March 5, 2024, potentially compromised.

If an individual received a notice about this settlement, they are likely a class member.

How much can class members get?

The settlement provides several types of benefits for class members, depending on their circumstances and preferences:

• Cash Payment A – Documented losses: Up to $5,000 for reimbursement of expenses, including bank fees, postage, gasoline for local travel and fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or identity theft insurance products. Class members must provide documentation, such as receipts, phone records or emails.
• Cash Payment B – Alternate cash: Class members who do not wish to submit documentation or who do not have any documented losses may instead claim a flat $40 payment by submitting a claim form.
• Credit monitoring: All class members will automatically receive three years of free credit monitoring. They do not need to submit a claim form for this benefit.

If the total amount of valid claims for cash payments exceeds $1,000,000, the settlement administrator will reduce each cash payment on a pro rata (equal share) basis.

How to claim a class action payment

Class members can file the online claim form or download, print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Affiliated Dermatologists Data Incident Settlement Administrator, PO Box 2684, Portland, OR 97208-2684

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

• To file an online claim, class members must provide the unique ID printed on the settlement notice they received in the mail. Those who did not receive a notice or lost theirs should contact the settlement administrator at 1-877-734-7165 for assistance.
• To file a claim for documented losses, class members must provide reasonable documentation, such as receipts, phone records or emails, showing their expenses. A third party or the class member themselves must generate or prepare the documentation. Personal certifications or affidavits alone are not sufficient but may be included for context.
• To file a claim for the alternate cash payment, class members need only select the appropriate option on the claim form.

Payout options

• Venmo
• PayPal
• Zelle
• ACH/direct deposit
• Paper check
• Credit monitoring instructions and codes are included in the individual's settlement notice

$1 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,000,000 settlement fund covers payments to class members.

Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons PA will pay the following costs separately:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $815,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $2,000 each
• Credit monitoring costs: Dependent on number of claims

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: Jan. 31, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Feb. 15, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 2, 2026

When is the Affiliated Dermatologists data incident settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments on or around April 16, 2026.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons PA experienced a data incident that may have compromised private information. The plaintiffs claimed the company did not adequately protect this information.

The defendant denies any wrongdoing or liability. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the risk, cost and time of further litigation and to provide compensation and credit monitoring to those affected.

Sources

1. Claim form
2. Class notice
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ