What benefits can I request, and can I request more than one?
These benefits can be combined. A claim form is required to receive any of them.
- You may request reimbursement of up to $4,000 for qualifying out-of-pocket losses.
- You may also request a pro rata cash payment, which is a share of the money left for that benefit.
- You may also request 24 months of credit and identity-theft monitoring.
Do I need documents to make a claim?
A signature, a declaration, or a notice ID is not described in this notice as substitute documentation for loss reimbursement.
- For out-of-pocket-loss reimbursement, you must provide supporting documentation.
- For the pro rata cash payment, the notice says no documentation is required.
- The notice does not say that documents are required for credit monitoring, but you must submit a claim form for that benefit.
What losses may qualify for reimbursement?
The maximum reimbursement is $4,000, but it may be reduced if there is not enough money remaining for valid claims in that category.
- The losses must have been directly caused by the data incident.
- They must have been incurred from December 2024 through December 29, 2026.
- Examples listed in the notice include fraud or identity-protection costs, professional fees, and credit-repair services.
Why does the notice not state the amount of the cash payment?
For that reason, the notice does not give a fixed dollar amount for the pro rata cash payment.
- The settlement fund first pays credit-monitoring costs, then approved out-of-pocket-loss claims, and then pro rata cash payments.
- The cash payment is divided equally among valid claimants who selected it, using any money left after the earlier categories and other settlement costs.
- There may be no money left for a cash payment.
What does the credit-monitoring benefit include?
The stated 24-month duration can be reduced proportionally, or the benefit may not be distributed, if valid claims exceed the money remaining for that category.
- The service includes real-time monitoring of your credit file at all three major credit bureaus.
- It includes $1,000,000 in identity-theft insurance and access to fraud-resolution agents.
- The settlement administrator will send enrollment instructions after final approval if you select this benefit.
How and when do I submit a claim?
A valid and timely claim form is necessary to receive settlement benefits.
- Submit a claim online by December 29, 2026, or mail it so it is postmarked by that date.
- Mail claims, with any necessary supporting documentation, to Settlement Administrator - 83473, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391.
What happens if I opt out of the settlement?
To avoid those effects, you must opt out by mailing a written request postmarked no later than November 30, 2026. The request must include your contact information, a statement that you wish to opt out of this case, and an original signature.
- You give up the right to bring, continue, or join another lawsuit against CAM, Teklinks, and other released parties over the claims this settlement resolves.
- You will not receive settlement benefits.
What is the difference between objecting and opting out?
The notice lists required contents for an objection, including your reasons, supporting documents you want to submit, and your original signature. If you want to appear at the hearing, additional notice-of-appearance requirements apply.
- An objection tells the Court what you disagree with about the settlement while remaining in it.
- You cannot object if you opt out.
- An objection must be filed with, or mailed to, the Court by November 30, 2026. A copy must also be mailed to Class Counsel, CAM's Counsel, and the Settlement Administrator by that date.
What happens if I do nothing?
Doing nothing does not submit a claim and does not preserve your right to pursue the released legal issues separately.
- You will be bound by the settlement's release of claims.
- You will not be eligible for any settlement benefits.
When is the final approval hearing, and do I have to attend?
The hearing is where the Court will decide whether to approve the settlement. You do not have to attend.
- The hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. CT.
- It is scheduled for Courtroom 6500 at the Mobile County Courthouse in Mobile, Alabama, or by video conference.
- The Court may change the date or time without another notice.
When will benefits be sent or credit monitoring begin?
The scheduled hearing date is not a guarantee that benefits will be sent on that date.
- Benefits are expected only after final approval and after any appeals are resolved.
- The notice does not provide a specific payment or enrollment date.
- Appeals may delay distribution.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-11-30
- Objection deadline: 2026-11-30
- Final approval hearing: January 29, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. CT
- Hearing location: Courtroom 6500, Mobile County Courthouse, 205 Government Street, Mobile AL 36644, or by video conference
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $1,250,000
- Case name: In re Cardiology Associates Data Breach Litigation
- Case number: 02-cv-2025-900139
- Court: Circuit Court for Mobile County, Alabama
- Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.CardiologyDataIncident.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
