Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach Settlement

Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C., a medical pathology laboratory in Pinehurst, North Carolina, has agreed to settle litigation over a January 2025 data breach affecting approximately 235,000 patients. Eligible class members may claim up to $1,000 for documented fraud losses or a $10 alternative cash payment (SSN-compromised members only), plus one year of 3-bureau credit monitoring. Claim deadline: August 21, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

• Your PII or protected health information was maintained on Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology systems compromised in the breach announced around May 22, 2025
• You are a current or former patient of Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. in Pinehurst, NC
• You received a Postcard Notice or Publication Notice about the settlement
• You have your Class Member ID from the settlement notice to file online at M-CPSettlement.com
• If claiming the $10 alternative cash payment, your Social Security number must have been compromised in the Data Incident
• You submit a valid claim online or by mail before August 21, 2026

Class Member ID required: Use the ID from your Postcard Notice to file online at M-CPSettlement.com. Documentation required only for the $1,000 tier: Provide proof of monetary losses from financial fraud or identity theft. $10 alternative tier: Available only if your Social Security number was compromised — not all class members qualify. You must choose one cash payment path, not both.

What Happened?

On January 16, 2025, unauthorized actors accessed Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. systems. The lab publicly announced the breach on or around May 22, 2025, notifying approximately 235,000 current and former patients. Exposed information included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical information, health insurance information, and for some individuals, Social Security numbers.

The lawsuit is Cox v. Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C., Case No. 25CV001289-620, pending in the Superior Court of North Carolina, County of Moore. Plaintiffs allege the pathology lab failed to properly secure sensitive patient data. MCP denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle.

The settlement received preliminary court approval on May 22, 2026. Class members may choose documented-loss reimbursement up to $1,000 or a $10 alternative cash payment limited to those whose SSN was compromised. All class members may elect one year of 3B Credit Monitoring with $1,000,000 fraud protection.

The Final Approval Hearing is October 12, 2026. Benefits distribute after final court approval and resolution of any appeals.

How to File Your Claim

1. Visit M-CPSettlement.com and click Submit Claim (Postcard Notice recipients)
2. Enter your Class Member ID from your settlement notice postcard
3. Choose either documented-loss reimbursement up to $1,000 OR the $10 alternative cash payment if your Social Security number was compromised — you cannot receive both cash tiers
4. Upload documentation only if claiming documented losses from financial fraud or identity theft
5. Optionally elect one year of 3-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 fraud protection
6. Submit online by August 21, 2026, or mail a completed claim form postmarked by that date
7. Publication Notice recipients must download the claim form from the Documents page and mail it to the Settlement Administrator
8. Mail: Settlement Administrator, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
9. Questions: (833) 930-1155
10. Visit the official claim form: https://m-cpsettlement.com/

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Class members may choose between two cash payment paths: (1) up to $1,000 for documented monetary losses arising from financial fraud or identity theft related to the data breach, with supporting documentation required; or (2) a $10 alternative cash payment available only to class members whose Social Security number was compromised in the Data Incident, in lieu of documented-loss compensation — you must choose one cash option, not both. All class members may also elect one year of 3-bureau credit monitoring (3B Credit Monitoring) with at least $1,000,000 in fraud protection regardless of which cash tier they select.

Last reviewed: July 10, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

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