Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach Settlement

Current and former patients of Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology PC whose personal information the company stored on its systems and the data breach announced in May 2025 compromised may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $1,000 and/or credit monitoring from a class action settlement. The cybersecurity incident impacted approximately 235,000 people.

Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to the breach. It alleged tthe company failed to properly secure and safeguard sensitive personally identifiable and protected health information, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and medical records belonging to current and former patients.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose PII and/or PHI Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology's systems maintained and the data breach announced on or around May 22, 2025, compromised.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Documented losses cash payment: Class members can claim up to $1,000 for documented monetary losses from financial fraud or identity theft the data breach caused.
• Alternative cash payment: Class members who do not submit a documented losses claim and whose Social Security number the data breach compromised can submit a claim to receive a $10 cash payment.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive one year of three-bureau credit monitoring services with 3B Credit Monitoring, which includes $1 million in identity theft protection.

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: Settlement Administrator – 83419, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324

The claim deadline is Aug. 21, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• To submit a claim online, claimants must provide the class member ID from the settlement notice they received.
• Documented loss claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts, emails, credit freeze receipts or other proof of fraud and identity theft.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $100,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $1,500
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to approved class members: Total determined by number of claims filed

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 21, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Aug. 21, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 12, 2026

When is the Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology PC settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 120 days after the claim deadline.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology failed to properly secure and safeguard sensitive and confidential PII and PHI of current and former patients, resulting in a data breach.

MCP denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

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