$4M Essen Medical Associates data breach class action settlement

Essen Medical Associates agreed to a $4 million class action settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2023 data breach that compromised patient information.

The Essen Medical class action settlement benefits individuals whose information was compromised in the Essen Medical data breach between March 14 and 22, 2023.

Essen Medical Associates is a healthcare provider with locations in New York. In March 2023, the company suffered a data breach that compromised sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers and health insurance data.

Affected patients filed a class action lawsuit against Essen Medical, alleging the healthcare provider failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures that could have prevented the breach. Plaintiffs also claim the company did not timely notify patients of the incident, preventing them from taking prompt steps to protect themselves from potential fraud or identity theft.

Essen Medical has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4 million settlement to resolve the allegations.

Under the terms of the Essen Medical settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for documented losses related to the data breach. This includes unreimbursed fraudulent charges, identity theft expenses and credit monitoring costs. Class members can claim up to $5,000 for these losses.

Class members can also receive a $100 cash payment from the settlement. These payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is May 4, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Essen Medical class action settlement is scheduled for July 7, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by June 1, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the Essen Medical data breach in March 2023 and who received a mailed notice from Essen informing them of the breach.

Potential Award

Up to $5,000 for documented losses or a cash payment of up to $100.

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of unreimbursed losses, such as bank statements, credit card statements, receipts, invoices, etc.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

06/01/2026

Case Name

Rivera, et al. v. Essen Medical Associates P.C., Case No. 801239/2024E, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County

Final Hearing

07/07/2026

Settlement Website

EHCSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Essen Medical Data Breach
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2020
Portland, OR 97208-2020
888-976-6880

Class Counsel

Gary M. Klinger
MILBERG PLLC

Andrew Ferich
AHDOOT & WOLFSON P.C.

Israel David
ISRAEL DAVID LLC

Raina Borrelli
STRAUSS BORRELLI PLLC

Kevin Laukaitis
LAUKAITIS LAW LLC

Defense Counsel

Richard Haggerty
MULLEN COUGHLIN LLC