Published
February 11, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
This settlement covered patients and others notified about the Affiliated Dermatologists data incident. Claims closed February 15, 2026; the official site does not currently post a signed final approval order or payment date.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 15, 2026, and a final approval hearing was scheduled for March 2, 2026. The official settlement website currently posts a proposed order, but not a signed final approval order or payment date.StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalNo signed final order or payment date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$1 million capBefore approved fees and administration costs.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000Or $40 cash, plus three years of monitoring.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Affiliated Dermatologists failed to reasonably protect patient and consumer information involved in a cyberattack. The potentially affected data included sensitive personal and medical information. Affiliated Dermatologists denied wrongdoing, and the settlement avoids the cost and risk of further litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the Affiliated Dermatologists data incident and who were sent notice of the incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $5,000 for documented losses or elect a $40 cash payment without documenting losses. The settlement also provided three years of credit monitoring. Alternative cash payments were subject to the settlement’s $1 million aggregate cap and could be adjusted.How Claims Were Filed
Claims could be submitted online or by mail during the filing period. Supporting records were required for documented-loss claims. The deadline has passed, and the official site has not announced when any approved benefits will be distributed.Official settlement information remains available at AffiliatedDDSDBSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: February 15, 2026• Final approval hearing scheduled: March 2, 2026
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The case is Lepore, et al. v. Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A., Case No. MRS-L-001091-24, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County.Official Website: AffiliatedDDSDBSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: AffiliatedDDSDBSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$1 million cap
Case Title
Lepore, et al. v. Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A.
Case Number
MRS-L-001091-24
Court
Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County
Claim Deadline
February 15, 2026 (passed)
Status
Awaiting Final Approval
Official Website
AffiliatedDDSDBSettlement.com
