$2.7M Great Expressions data breach class action settlement

Consumers whose information was compromised in a 2023 data breach could receive payments from a $2.7 million Great Expressions settlement.

The settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notification from Great Expressions regarding a February 2023 data security incident. 

The settlement also includes two subclasses, differentiating class members based on whether the breach potentially impacted their Social Security numbers.

Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit claim Great Expressions could have protected their information by implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures. Great Expressions’ failures allegedly allowed hackers to gain access to sensitive consumer information, including Social Security numbers.

Great Expressions is a network of 246 dental care centers around the country. 

Great Expressions hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Great Expressions settlement, class members can receive different benefits based on whether the breach compromised their Social Security numbers.

Those whose Social Security numbers were potentially accessed can receive reimbursement for $500 in ordinary losses, $5,000 in extraordinary losses and up to two hours of lost time compensated at a rate of $20 per hour. 

Those whose Social Security numbers were not potentially accessed can receive limited payments but can claim up to two hours of lost time at a rate of $20 for a maximum payment of $40.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 11, 2024. 

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 12, 2024.

To receive Great Expressions settlement payments, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 8, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Great Expressions regarding a February 2023 data security incident

Potential Award

$6,000

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, bills, invoices, account statements, credit reports and other documentation of data breach-related losses

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

11/08/2024

Case Name

In re: Great Expressions Data Security Incident Litigation, Case No. 2:23-cv-11185-JJCG-CI, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Final Hearing

12/12/2024

Settlement Website

GreatExpressionsDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

In re Great Expressions Data Security Incident Litigation
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-522-2678

Class Counsel

Patrick A. Barthle II
MORGAN & MORGAN COMPLEX LITIGATION GROUP 

Joseph M. Lyon
THE LYON FIRM

Defense Counsel

Sean G. Wieber
Kevin P. Simpson
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP