If you received a breach notice from Anne Arundel Dermatology, you can claim up to $5,000, three years of medical monitoring, or an estimated $100 in cash before the July 8, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
Anne Arundel Dermatology, a dermatology practice with locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, has agreed to a $2,400,000 class action settlement to resolve litigation over a 2025 data breach. The consolidated case is In re Anne Arundel Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 1:25-cv-02274-GLR, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.According to the lawsuits, an unauthorized third party had access to the Anne Arundel Dermatology network for about three months in 2025 and may have obtained personal and protected health information. The complaints allege the practice failed to adequately protect that information. Anne Arundel Dermatology denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and no court has found that the practice did anything wrong. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
What Happened?
Anne Arundel Dermatology detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its network in 2025. A forensic investigation determined that an unauthorized party had access to the network for roughly three months in early 2025 and may have viewed or acquired files containing personal information.The practice notified about 1.9 million current and former patients that they may have been affected. The information involved varied by person and may have included names along with other personal and protected health information maintained by the practice. If you received a notice letter from Anne Arundel Dermatology about this incident, your information was among the data the practice identified as potentially affected.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes people who were notified by Anne Arundel Dermatology that their personal information may have been impacted by the 2025 data security incident. In practical terms, if the practice mailed or emailed you a breach notice about this incident, you are a class member and may file a claim.You will need the settlement claim ID printed on your notice to log in to the claim portal, so keep that notice handy. If you believe you were affected but cannot locate your claim ID, you can request help through the official settlement website's contact page.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement offers class members a choice between two cash options, plus medical monitoring that everyone can claim.Documented loss reimbursement (up to $5,000). You can claim up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses fairly traceable to the breach. This can include losses from identity theft or fraud, professional fees, the cost of credit monitoring or a credit freeze you purchased, bank or other fees, and similar related expenses. You must provide supporting documents showing the loss and the date it occurred.
Alternative cash payment (estimated ~$100). Instead of the documented-loss reimbursement, you can choose a pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100. No documentation is required for this option. The actual amount may go up or down depending on how many valid claims are submitted against the settlement fund.
Three years of medical monitoring. In addition to a cash option, every class member can also claim three years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete, which provides medical data monitoring and includes identity theft insurance and access to fraud resolution services. No documentation is required to select this benefit.
Is Proof Required?
Yes. Filing online requires you to enter the settlement claim ID printed on the notice Anne Arundel Dermatology sent you, so the page is marked proof required. A claimant who never received a notice, or who discarded it, cannot file online without first requesting that information through the official settlement website.Beyond the claim ID, the documentation needed depends on which option you choose. The estimated $100 alternative cash payment and the three years of medical monitoring require no supporting documents. The up to $5,000 documented-loss reimbursement does require documentation — receipts, bank or credit card statements, or similar records showing the loss and that it was tied to the breach.
Important Dates
• Network access window: about February through May 2025
• Opt-Out (Exclusion) Deadline: June 9, 2026 (passed)
• Objection Deadline: June 9, 2026 (passed)
• Claim Deadline: July 8, 2026 (online or mailed)
The opt-out and objection deadlines have already passed. If you are a class member, the remaining option that provides a benefit is to file a claim by July 8, 2026. Check the official settlement website for the final approval hearing date and any updates.
How to File a Claim
File your claim online or by mail through the official settlement website, AnneArundelPrivacySettlement.com. You will need the settlement claim ID from your notice to log in to the online claim form. Choose the up to $5,000 documented-loss reimbursement or the estimated $100 alternative cash payment, add the three years of medical monitoring if you want it, and upload supporting documents if you are claiming documented losses. The deadline is July 8, 2026.File a Claim
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Anne Arundel Dermatology data breach settlement?
The settlement covers people who were sent notice that their personal information may have been affected by the 2025 Anne Arundel Dermatology data security incident. About 1.9 million current and former patients were notified. If you received a breach notice from Anne Arundel Dermatology, you are a settlement class member.
How much can I get from the Anne Arundel Dermatology settlement?
You can choose either reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses fairly traceable to the breach, or an alternative pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100 that requires no documentation. All class members may also claim three years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical monitoring with identity theft insurance.
Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes. To file online, you must enter the settlement claim ID printed on your Anne Arundel Dermatology notice. No documentation is required for the estimated $100 alternative cash payment or the three years of medical monitoring, but the up to $5,000 documented-loss option requires documents such as receipts, bank statements, or credit card records showing the loss and its date.
What is the deadline to file an Anne Arundel Dermatology settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 8, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by mail through the official settlement website, AnneArundelPrivacySettlement.com.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment or medical monitoring, and you will give up your right to sue Anne Arundel Dermatology over this data breach. The only way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 8, 2026.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: AnneArundelPrivacySettlement.com• In re Anne Arundel Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 1:25-cv-02274-GLR, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
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