Fort Wayne Medical Education Data Breach Settlement

Benefit Summary

Class members may claim two years of either credit monitoring or medical monitoring based on whether a Social Security number was potentially compromised, plus up to $500 in ordinary documented losses including up to $80 for lost time, and up to $5,000 in extraordinary documented losses. Instead of all other payments and benefits, they may claim $40 without proof.

Maximum Award

Up to $5,500 in documented loss reimbursement, including up to $80 for lost time, plus two years of monitoring; or a $40 no-proof cash alternative

Who Is Included

All people whose private information was potentially compromised in the December 2024 incident and who appear on the Settlement Class List. Exclusions include the assigned judge, court personnel and their immediate families; FWMEP and related entities and representatives; and anyone found criminally responsible for the incident.

• Proof required: Documentation is required for ordinary and extraordinary loss reimbursement. Lost-time claims require a description of tasks and time. No proof or explanation is required for the $40 alternative payment.

How to File a Claim

• Claim method: Online or Mail
• Claim deadline: 2026-10-27
• Instructions: Submit a valid claim online by October 27, 2026, or mail a completed and signed claim form postmarked by that date. Include supporting documentation for loss reimbursement and the required description for lost time.

Case Details

• Case name: In re Fort Wayne Medical Education Program Data Incident Litigation
• Case number: 02D02-2510-CE-000038
• Court: Superior Court for Allen County, Indiana
• Official Settlement Website: https://fwmepdatasettlement.com/