Published
February 11, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
This settlement covered patients whose personal or medical information was implicated in Regional Obstetrical Consultants’ May 2024 data breach. Claims for documented losses or a $50 cash option closed February 15, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 15, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for March 2, 2026. The official settlement website does not currently post a final approval order or payment date.What Happened?
On or about May 6, 2024, Regional Obstetrical Consultants discovered that its network had been breached, resulting in unauthorized access to or acquisition of patients' private information.The information exposed includes:
• Names
• Dates of birth
• Addresses
• Phone numbers
• Medical record numbers
• Insurance ID numbers
• Diagnoses
• Medical history
• Procedures
• Other personally identifiable information
• Protected health information (PHI)
A class action lawsuit was filed (Heidi Davis v. Regional Obstetrical Consultants, P.C., Case No. 25-0083) and a settlement has now been reached. The defendant denies wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of trial.
StatusClaims ClosedPayment date not announced.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026The filing window has passed.
Potential BenefitUp to $7,500Or up to $2,000 / $50 cash.
CategoryMedical Data BreachPatient personal and health information.
Why an OB/GYN Data Breach Is Especially Serious
Not all data breaches are created equal. When an obstetrical and gynecological practice gets hacked, the stolen data can include some of the most private medical information a person has:• Pregnancy history and outcomes — including miscarriages, terminations, and complications
• Reproductive health diagnoses — conditions that many people only share with their doctor
• Gynecological procedures — intimate medical details that can cause embarrassment or discrimination if exposed
• Insurance claims — which can reveal exactly what treatments were sought and when
When combined with personal identifiers like names, addresses, and dates of birth, this information can be weaponized for:
• Medical identity theft — someone using your identity to obtain medical treatment, fill prescriptions, or file fraudulent insurance claims
• Insurance fraud — filing fake claims under your insurance ID
• Targeted phishing scams — scammers who know your doctor's name, your diagnosis, and your personal details can craft extremely convincing fake communications
• Blackmail or harassment — the intimate nature of OB/GYN records makes them a potential tool for extortion
Unlike a stolen credit card number, medical records cannot be cancelled or replaced. Once this information is in the wrong hands, the damage can last for years.
Who Qualifies for the Settlement?
You are a class member if you are a living individual in the United States whose private information was implicated in the data breach that occurred on or about May 6, 2024.If you received a breach notification letter from Regional Obstetrical Consultants, you are almost certainly a class member.
Excluded: directors and officers of the defendant, governmental entities, the assigned judge and court staff, and anyone who opted out by January 31, 2026.
How Much Can I Get?
The settlement offered three payment tiers:Payment A: Up to $7,500 — Extraordinary Documented Losses (Identity Theft)
Payment A offered up to $7,500 for actual identity-theft losses traceable to the breach. Qualifying losses had to:• Be actual, documented, and unreimbursed monetary losses from identity theft
• Be fairly traceable to the data breach
• Have occurred between May 6, 2024 and the claims deadline
• Not be covered by Cash Payment B categories
• Show you made reasonable efforts to avoid or seek reimbursement for the loss, including using available credit monitoring or identity theft insurance
Payment B: Up to $2,000 — Ordinary Documented Losses
Payment B offered up to $2,000 for ordinary losses including:• Unreimbursed charges from identity theft or fraud
• Costs of accessing, freezing, or unfreezing credit reports
• Notary fees, fax charges, postage, and copying costs
• Mileage for local travel related to dealing with the breach
• Long-distance phone charges
• Other costs fairly traceable to the breach incurred on or after May 6, 2024
Acceptable documentation: phone records, receipts, emails, and correspondence from third parties. Personal statements alone don't count but can support other documents.
Payment C: $50 Cash — No Documentation Needed
Payment C offered a flat $50 payment without documentation.Safety net: If you file for Payment A or B but your documentation is insufficient and you don't fix it in time, your claim automatically converts to a $50 Payment C — so you won't walk away empty-handed.
How Claims Were Filed
During the claim period, class members could file:• Online: Submit your claim at ROCDataSettlement.com
• By mail: Send your completed claim form to the Settlement Administrator — the paper claim form and mailing instructions are available on the official settlement website
The February 15, 2026 deadline has passed.
The $50 option did not require documentation. Payments A and B required supporting receipts, records, or correspondence.
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you do nothing:• You will not receive any cash payment
• Your legal claims against Regional Obstetrical Consultants are released — meaning you give up the right to sue them over this breach
• You will be bound by all settlement terms
Class members who did not file by the deadline will not receive a settlement payment.
Important Dates
• Data Breach Discovered: May 6, 2024
• Opt-Out Deadline: January 31, 2026 (passed)
• Objection Deadline: January 31, 2026 (passed)
• Claim Form Deadline: February 15, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: March 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM — Hamilton County Courthouse, Chattanooga, TN
Attorneys' Fees and Service Awards
Class Counsel may receive up to $275,000 in attorneys' fees and costs, paid by the defendant separately from settlement benefits — your payment is not reduced by the fees.The class representatives may each receive up to $2,000 in service awards.
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Case Information
The case is Heidi Davis v. Regional Obstetrical Consultants, P.C., Case No. 25-0083, in the Tenth Judicial District of the Chancery Court of Hamilton County, Tennessee, before Judge Pamela A. Fleenor.Class Counsel:
• J. Gerard Stranch, IV — Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC (Nashville, TN)
• Jeff Ostrow — Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
• Gary Klinger — Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC (Chicago, IL)
Defense Counsel: David Ross — Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP (Washington, D.C.)
Settlement Notice
Sources
• Class Action Settlement Notice, Heidi Davis v. Regional Obstetrical Consultants, P.C., Case No. 25-0083 (Chancery Court of Hamilton County, TN)• Settlement Website: ROCDataSettlement.com
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Case Title
Heidi Davis v. Regional Obstetrical Consultants, P.C.
Case Number
25-0083
Court
Tenth Judicial District, Chancery Court of Hamilton County, Tennessee
Claim Deadline
February 15, 2026 (passed)
Status
Claims closed — payment date not announced
Official Website
ROCDataSettlement.com
