Published
March 22, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
This $4 million settlement covered people affected by the Essen Medical data breach. Claims closed June 1, 2026; the official site says final approval and payment distribution have not yet been announced.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was June 1, 2026, and the final approval hearing was held July 7, 2026. The official settlement website still states that final approval has not been granted and does not announce a payment date.StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalThe official site has not announced final approval or payments.
Claim DeadlineJune 1, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$4 millionBefore approved fees and administration costs.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000 + cashCash fund payments were capped at $100.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Essen Medical failed to reasonably safeguard private information involved in a data security incident. Essen Medical denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The proposed settlement was reached to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the Essen Medical data breach and who were sent notice of the incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could claim up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses and a cash fund payment capped at $100. Cash amounts could be reduced depending on the number of valid claims and the deductions permitted by the settlement.How Claims Were Filed
Eligible class members could submit claims online or by mail. Supporting records were required for documented-loss reimbursement, while the cash fund payment did not require proof of a loss. The filing window has ended.Official settlement information remains available at EHCSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: June 1, 2026• Final approval hearing: July 7, 2026
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The case is Rivera, et al. v. Essen Medical Associates, P.C., Case No. 801239/2024E, in the Supreme Court of New York, Bronx County.Official Website: EHCSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: EHCSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$4 million
Case Title
Rivera, et al. v. Essen Medical Associates, P.C.
Case Number
801239/2024E
Court
Supreme Court of New York, Bronx County
Claim Deadline
June 1, 2026 (passed)
Status
Awaiting Final Approval
Official Website
EHCSettlement.com
