MD Now Medical Centers $500K Data Breach Settlement

Consumers who received a notice indicating their private information may have been impacted by a data breach involving MD Now Medical Centers Inc. may qualify to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

MD Now Medical Centers Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to adequately safeguard patient data, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information. The data incident, discovered on or about May 20, 2024, potentially compromised names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, diagnosis details, treatment clinic names, patient discharge information and prescription information of affected individuals.

Who is eligible for an MD Now payment?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They are a living individual residing in the United States.
• They received a notice from MD Now Medical Centers Inc. stating their private information may have been impacted by the data breach discovered on or about May 20, 2024.

How much is the data breach payout?

Out-of-pocket expense reimbursement: Up to $5,000 for documented losses related to the data incident and not otherwise reimbursed by another source, such as insurance or credit monitoring services. Qualifying losses include:

• Unreimbursed losses relating to fraud or identity theft
• Professional fees (such as for lawyers, accountants or credit repair services)
• Costs associated with freezing or unfreezing credit
• Miscellaneous expenses like notary, postage and mileage

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Oct. 3, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Herman v. MD Now Medical Center c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391 New York, NY 10150-5391

Proof and documentation required

• To file an online claim, class members must provide the unique ID from their settlement notice.
• For out-of-pocket loss claims, class members must provide documentation, such as:
• Receipts
• Bills
• Invoices
• Bank statements
• Correspondence (including emails)

Personal certifications, declarations or affidavits alone are not sufficient but can be included to clarify or support other documentation.

MD Now Medical Centers settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $100,000 (estimated)
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $500,000
• Service awards for class representatives: Up to $1,500 each
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 19, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 18, 2025
• Claim deadline: Oct. 3, 2025

When is the Herman v. MD Now Medical Centers settlement payout date?

Payments to approved claimants will be made approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged MD Now Medical Centers Inc. failed to adequately protect the private information of its patients, leading to a data breach discovered on or about May 20, 2024. The plaintiffs claimed that unauthorized parties accessed sensitive data.

The company denies any wrongdoing or liability. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the risks, costs and delays of continued litigation. As part of the settlement, MD Now will also implement enhanced cybersecurity measures for at least two years.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Settlement FAQ