Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Data Breach Settlement – $4 Million
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action over a data breach affecting an estimated 568,000 patients across the Chicago area. If you received a breach notice from IBJI, you may be entitled to a pro rata flat cash payment of approximately $50 with no proof required, plus free identity monitoring, or up to $5,000 for documented losses.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- Approximately 568,000 patients whose personal and health information was compromised in the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute data breach
- Anyone who received a breach notification from IBJI is a class member
- No proof required for the flat cash payment tier
- Documented out-of-pocket losses may qualify for payments up to $5,000
- You submit a valid claim by July 1, 2026
No proof required for the flat cash payment. Documented loss claims up to $5,000 require supporting documentation. File at IBJISettlement.com.
File your claim through the official settlement website linked below.
File Your Claim →What Happened?
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is one of the largest orthopedic practice groups in the Chicago area, with dozens of locations across northern Illinois. A data breach compromised the personal and protected health information of an estimated 568,000 patients — making it one of the larger orthopedic practice breaches in recent memory. Affected data reportedly included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance details, and medical records.
A class action alleged IBJI failed to implement adequate cybersecurity safeguards to protect the volume of sensitive patient data in its systems. Orthopedic practices hold detailed medical history including injury records, surgical notes, and imaging data. IBJI agreed to the $4 million settlement without admitting wrongdoing.
With 568,000 potential class members in a primarily Illinois and greater Chicago-area patient population, this settlement has concentrated regional relevance. Anyone who treated with an IBJI location and received a breach notification is in the class.
How Much Will I Actually Get?
The flat no-proof payment across 568,000 class members and a $4M fund will be modest once fees are deducted — approximately $50 per person based on current estimates. The up-to-$5,000 tier requires documented, breach-traceable out-of-pocket losses. All class members receive free identity monitoring. File at IBJISettlement.com by July 1, 2026.
Last reviewed: June 23, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.