Derick Dermatology $1M Tracking Pixel Class Action Settlement

Individuals who scheduled an appointment on www.derickdermatology.com or any of its subdomains between Nov. 21, 2023, and Nov. 27, 2025, may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $12.50 and a free one-year Privacy Shield Pro subscription from a class action settlement.

Derick Dermatology PLLC agreed to pay up to $1 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it improperly disclosed website visitor information to third parties through pixels, cookies, code, and tracking or analytics tools without user permission.

Who can file a claim for a tracking pixel payout?

Class members are individuals who made an appointment on www.derickdermatology.com or any of its subdomains at anytime between  Nov. 21, 2023, and Nov. 27, 2025.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a cash payment of up to $12.50.
• Identity theft protection: All class members will automatically receive one year of Privacy Shield Pro identity theft protection services.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Derick Dermatology Pixel Settlement, c/o Simpluris, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

The claim deadline is July 21, 2026.

Class members do not need to submit a claim to receive identity theft protection services.

Required claim information

To submit a claim online, class members must provide the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

• Venmo
• PayPal
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The $1,000,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $350,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $1,500
• Identity theft protection: Cost determined by number of class members who enroll in services
• Payments to claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: June 22, 2026
• Claim deadline: July 21, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Aug. 17, 2026

When is the Derick Dermatology pixel settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement. It will activate identity theft protection enrollment codes within 35 days after the final approval date. Class members must enroll within 125 days of the final approval date.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Derick Dermatology PLLC improperly disclosed website visitor information to third parties through pixels, cookies, code, and tracking or analytics tools without user permission. The plaintiff claimed violations of the Federal Wiretap Act, breach of fiduciary duty/confidentiality, invasion of privacy, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and negligence.

Derick Dermatology denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of further litigation.

Sources

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