Published
February 14, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
This $600,000 settlement covered patients affected by the Carolina Arthritis Associates cyberattack. Claims closed February 23, 2026; the official site does not currently post a final approval order or payment date.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 23, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for March 10, 2026. The official settlement website does not currently post a final approval order or payment date.StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalNo final order or payment date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 23, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$600,000Before approved fees and administration costs.
Potential Benefit$100 or up to $5,000Medical monitoring was also available.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Carolina Arthritis Associates failed to adequately protect patient information accessed during a September 2024 cyberattack. The practice denied wrongdoing. The parties agreed to a settlement to resolve the disputed claims without a trial.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people whose private information was potentially compromised in the Carolina Arthritis Associates data incident and who were sent notice of the incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose an alternative cash payment estimated at about $100 or seek up to $5,000 for qualifying documented losses. Medical-data monitoring was also available under the settlement. Actual payments could be adjusted based on valid claims and settlement costs.How Claims Were Filed
Claims were accepted online and by mail through February 23, 2026. Documentation was needed for reimbursable-loss claims, while the alternative cash option did not require proof of loss. New claims are no longer accepted.Official settlement information remains available at CAADataSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: February 23, 2026• Final approval hearing scheduled: March 10, 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 In re Carolina Arthritis Associates Data Incident Litigation, Case No. 25-CV002250-640, in the Superior Court, New Hanover County, North Carolina.Official Website: CAADataSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: CAADataSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$600,000
Case Title
In re Carolina Arthritis Associates Data Incident Litigation
Case Number
25-CV002250-640
Court
Superior Court, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Claim Deadline
February 23, 2026 (passed)
Status
Awaiting Final Approval
Official Website
CAADataSettlement.com
