$4M Essen Medical Associates Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Essen Medical Associates has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2023 data breach that exposed patient personal information. If you were a patient whose data was compromised, you may be entitled to a cash payment from the settlement fund.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

• Your personal information was exposed in the Essen Medical Associates 2023 data breach
• You received a breach notification or believe your patient data was affected
• You can document any losses related to the breach if claiming for documented expenses
• You submit a valid claim form by June 30, 2026

Proof is required. You will need documentation of losses — such as receipts, bills, or other records — to support your claim. Cash payment amounts vary based on claim type and total filings.

What Happened?

Essen Medical Associates, a network of medical practices serving patients in New York, suffered a data breach in 2023 that exposed the personal and medical information of patients. The breach compromised names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical record numbers, health insurance information, and clinical information including diagnoses and treatment records.

Healthcare breaches like this one are particularly damaging because medical information is among the most sensitive personal data and cannot be easily changed like a password or credit card number. Essen Medical agreed to pay $4 million to settle the class action brought by affected patients.

How Much Will I Actually Get?

The settlement pays a pro rata cash payment to all eligible claimants. If you have documented out-of-pocket losses caused by the breach, you can claim additional compensation. You must have been a patient whose information was exposed in the breach. Deadline is June 30, 2026 — act quickly as this deadline is approaching.

Last updated: June 12, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions