Sincera Reproductive Medicine data breach $1.2M class action settlement

Sincera Reproductive Medicine agreed to a $1.2 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to prevent a 2020 data breach.

The settlement benefits individuals who received a notice from Sincera Reproductive Medicine informing them their information was involved in a data breach that occurred between Aug. 10, 2020, and Sept. 13, 2020.

In May 2021, Sincera revealed its clients’ information may have been compromised in the 2020 data breach. According to a class action lawsuit against the healthcare company, Sincera failed to take reasonable action to prevent a data breach.

Sincera Reproductive Medicine, previously known as Abington Reproductive Medicine, is a fertility clinic with four locations in Pennsylvania.

Sincera hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $1.2 million settlement to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit. 

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a $150 payment if they suffered harm associated with the data breach such as lost time, loss of confidences, loss of personal information and emotional distress.

Class members who sustained financial damages as a result of the data breach can receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement — including the $150 payment available to all class members. 

In order to receive reimbursement, class members must provide documentation of out-of-pocket expenses and affirm under penalty of perjury that these losses are a result of the data breach. 

The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 23, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the Sincera Reproductive Medicine class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Sept. 6, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by July 24, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a notice from Sincera Reproductive Medicine informing them that their information was involved in a data breach that occurred between Aug. 10, 2020, and Sept. 13, 2020

Potential Award

$2,000

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of out-of-pocket expenses.

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

07/24/2023

Case Name

Opris, et al. v. Sincera Reproductive Medicine, Case No. 2:21-cv-03072-JHS, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Final Hearing

09/06/2023

Settlement Website

SinceraSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

SI9 Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
info@SinceraSettlement.com
855-663-1852

Class Counsel

Kenneth J Grunfeld
GOLOMB SPIRIT GRUNFELD PC

Gary F Lynch
Kelly K Iverson
Patrick D Donathen
LYNCH CARPENTER LLP

Defense Counsel

Paul Bond
Mark S Melodia
Nipun J Patel
Sophie L Kletzien
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP