The proposed $6,438,578.20 settlement covers people notified by CPL, Austin Path, or AMCA that their information was involved in the AMCA security incident. Class members can claim an alternative cash payment estimated at $50 per claimant, or up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus monitoring services, by January 4, 2027; the court has not yet given final approval.
Benefit Summary
Eligible class members: choose one: Up to $5,000 documented losses plus Up to 2 years medical monitoring or Estimated $50 alternative cash payment plus Up to 2 years medical monitoring.
Payments come from the $6,438,578.20 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Up to $5,000 documented losses OR Estimated $50 alternative cash payment
Who Is Included
The settlement covers people notified by CPL, Austin Path, or AMCA on their behalf that their information was involved or may have been involved in the AMCA Security Incident, subject to stated exclusions.
- Proof required: Out-of-pocket loss claims require documentation and an attestation that the losses were fairly traceable to the incident and not another cause; receipts or other non-self-prepared records may support the claim. A handwritten receipt alone is not enough. The notice does not state that loss documentation is required for an alternative cash payment or monitoring claim.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online or U.S. mail
- Claim deadline: 2027-01-04
- Instructions: Submit a valid, timely Claim Form online, or download the form and mail a completed and signed form to the Settlement Administrator. Include supporting documentation when claiming out-of-pocket losses.
Questions & Answers
Who is included in the AMCA settlement?
The class includes people notified by Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Austin Pathology Associates, or AMCA on either entityâs behalf that their information was involved or may have been involved in the AMCA security incident, subject to the noticeâs exclusions.
What benefits are available?
A claimant may choose either reimbursement of documented losses up to $5,000 or an alternative cash payment estimated at $50. Eligible class members may also claim up to two years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro monitoring.
Can monitoring be combined with a cash benefit?
Yes. The notice describes monitoring as an additional benefit. The documented-loss payment and the alternative cash payment are alternatives to each other.
What proof is required?
Documented-loss claims require records and an attestation tying unreimbursed losses to the incident. Self-prepared papers alone are insufficient. The notice does not require loss documentation for the estimated alternative cash payment or monitoring benefit.
How and when do I submit a claim?
Submit a valid Claim Form online at amcadatabreachsettlement.com by January 4, 2027, or mail the completed and signed form with any required supporting documents so it is postmarked by that date.
How do I exclude myself or object?
A signed exclusion request must be postmarked by December 3, 2026. An objection must include the information listed in the notice and also be postmarked by December 3, 2026. You cannot object if you exclude yourself.
When is the final approval hearing?
The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in Courtroom PO 03 at the Frank R. Lautenberg U.S. Courthouse in Newark, New Jersey.
What happens if I do nothing?
You will receive no payment or monitoring services. Unless you exclude yourself, you will remain in the class and release covered claims relating to the incident.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-12-03
- Objection deadline: 2026-12-03
- Final approval hearing: January 7, 2027, at 11:00 a.m. ET
- Hearing location: Frank R. Lautenberg U.S.P.O. & Courthouse, 2 Federal Square, Newark, NJ 07102, Courtroom PO 03
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $6,438,578.20
- Case name: In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (All Actions Against Sonic Healthcare U.S.A., Aurora Diagnostics LLC, Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., and Austin Pathology Associates)
- Case number: 19-md-2904 (JKS)(MAH) MDL 2904
- Court: United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.amcadatabreachsettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits