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Consumers who received a notice from Heart South Cardiovascular Group PC about a data breach that took place in May 2024 may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 or other benefits from a class action settlement.
Heart South Cardiovascular Group PC agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit regarding a targeted cyberattack that exposed sensitive patient information. Exposed information included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications and other treatment information.
Who is eligible for a data breach payout?
Class members are individuals residing in the United States whom HSCG sent notification that their personal and protected health information was or may have been compromised by the May 2024 cyberattack.
How much is the class action settlement payment?
Class members may submit for one or more of the following benefits:
- Pro rata cash payment: Class members may submit to receive a cash payment estimated at $50. After all claims and settlement expenses are paid, the remaining funds will be divided equally among all class members who submit a valid claim for this payment.
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses: Class members who experienced documented and unreimbursed financial losses after May 29, 2024, as a result of the data breach may claim up to $5,000. Eligible expenses include:
- Financial losses related to fraud, identity theft or falsified tax returns
- Costs to freeze or unfreeze a credit report
- Expenses incurred due to purchasing or extending credit monitoring services
- Other unreimbursed fees
- Credit monitoring: All class members may submit to receive two years of Medical Shield Complete credit monitoring, which includes credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, real-time inquiry alerts and $1 million in identity theft insurance.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive one or more of the settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of Oct. 9, 2025. Individuals can file a claim online or print a PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's address: HSCG Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Required proof and claim information
- Notice ID and PIN from official settlement notice required to submit an online claim
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation such as as receipts, bank or credit card statements, invoices for services, police report or other proof of fraudulent activity.
Payout options
- Paper check (only option for mailed in claim forms)
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
$500K data breach settlement fund
The settlement fund of $500,000 will include:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $186,666.66
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $4,000 each ($20,000 total)
- Credit monitoring services: Amount determined by the number of claims submitted
- Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 9, 2025
- Deadline to opt out: Sept. 9, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Date to be determined
When is the Heart South Cardiovascular Group data breach settlement payout date?
Payments will be issued to valid claimants after the court grants final approval of the settlement and claim processing is complete.
Why was there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit was filed because of a targeted cyberattack on HSCG’s computer systems in May 2024. The breach allowed unauthorized access to files containing sensitive personal and medical information.
Heart South Cardiovascular Group PC denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risks of further litigation and the possibility of a trial.
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