Murfreesboro Medical Clinic data breach class action settlement

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2023 data breach that compromised patient information.

The Murfreesboro Medical Clinic settlement benefits individuals whose private information may have been compromised in the April 2023 Murfreesboro Medical Clinic data breach and who received a data breach notice.

In May 2023, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack in April 2023. During the attack, hackers allegedly gained access to sensitive patient information, including names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, driver’s license numbers and more.

Patients quickly took legal action against the clinic, arguing that it could have prevented the data breach through reasonable cybersecurity measures. Plaintiffs in the case say that Murfreesboro Medical Clinic failed in its duty to protect patient information from cybercriminals.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic is a physician-owned ambulatory clinic in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a class action settlement to resolve the allegations.

Under the terms of the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic settlement, class members can receive up to $500 for out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. This includes unreimbursed fraud or identity theft losses, professional fees, credit expenses and up to two hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour.

Class members who experienced more than two hours of lost time can receive additional compensation for lost time, subject to a $200,000 aggregate cap.

The settlement also provides two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. These services include real-time credit monitoring, at least $1 million in identity theft insurance and access to fraud resolution agents.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic agreed to implement new data security measures to better protect patient information. These changes include employee training, improved firewall protocols, record deletion protocols and more.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 15, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic data breach settlement is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by April 14, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement class includes all persons whose private information may have been compromised as a result of the data breach that MMC discovered in or about April 2023 and to whom MMC sent or caused to be sent notice of the data breach, whether or not the addressee received that notice.

Potential Award

$500

Proof of Purchase

The claim form must be personally signed under penalty of perjury and verified by the settlement class member with a statement that his or her claim is true and correct, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief. Notarization is not required.

The settlement class member must submit reasonable documentation that the out-of-pocket expenses and charges claimed were actually incurred, not reimbursed from any source prior to the date of the claim, not reasonably avoidable by the claimant and plausibly arose from the data breach.

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

04/14/2026

Case Name

Krenk, et al. v. Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Case No. 75CC1-2023-CV-81005, in the Circuit Court for the 16th Judicial District for Rutherford County, Tennessee

Final Hearing

01/16/2026

Settlement Website

MMCSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Settlement Administrator – 83284
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-630-8406

Class Counsel

J. Gerard Stranch IV
STRANCH, JENNINGS & GARVEY PLLC

Danielle Perry
MASON LLP

Philip Krzeski
CHESTNUT CAMBRONNE

Christopher D. Jennings
JENNINGS PLLC

Tyler Bean
SIRI & GLIMSTAD LLP

Samantha E. Holbrook
SHUB & JOHNS LLC

Defense Counsel

Kimberly M. Ingram-Hogan
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP

D. Eric Setterlund
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP