People notified that their personal or health information was affected in the July 2, 2024 data incident at Alabama Cardiology Group, doing business as Alabama Cardiovascular Group, could claim a cash payment or credit monitoring from the Alabama Cardiovascular Group data breach class action settlement. Claims closed March 6, 2026, and the court granted final approval on March 27, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was March 6, 2026. The Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, granted final approval on March 27, 2026, and the settlement took effect on May 9, 2026. The official settlement website said payments on valid claims would be issued within 90 days of that date, by August 7, 2026. OCA had not seen a separate confirmation that payments were sent as of September 26, 2026.Free settlement alerts
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What Changed Recently?
Judge Pat Ballard held the final approval hearing on March 20, 2026 and granted final approval and judgment on March 27, 2026. The settlement’s effective date, which starts the payment clock, was May 9, 2026. Under the settlement agreement, payments on valid claims were due within 90 days of that date.The case, Tammy Brown, et al. v. Alabama Cardiology Group P.C. d/b/a Alabama Cardiovascular Group, alleges that the medical practice failed to protect patient information exposed in a July 2024 cyberattack. Alabama Cardiovascular Group denies any wrongdoing and any liability, and it agreed to settle to resolve the case.
What Happened in the Data Incident?
According to the settlement website, on or about July 2, 2024, an unauthorized third party got into parts of Alabama Cardiovascular Group’s computer network and may have accessed or taken personal information, including personally identifying information and protected health information.Who Qualified?
The court defined the class as all United States citizens whose private information was accessed or acquired in the data breach, including everyone who was sent notice of it.What Did the Settlement Offer?
Filing a claim form was the only way to receive a cash payment or credit monitoring. Class members who did nothing received no benefits but are still bound by the settlement’s release. The official website, Alabama Cardio Data Settlement, has the full benefit terms and the settlement agreement.What Happens Next?
The court has approved the settlement and the payment deadline in the agreement has passed. Claimants who have not received a payment, or who need to change their payment details, should use the contact and update forms on the official settlement website.Sources and Verification
• Official settlement website, Alabama Cardio Data Settlement, home page, dates and court documents• Brown v. Alabama Cardiology Group P.C., Case No. 01-CV-2024-903135, Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Questions
Can I still file a claim in the Alabama Cardiovascular Group settlement?
No. Claims closed March 6, 2026, and the court granted final approval March 27, 2026. Only valid claims filed by the deadline are paid.
When were Alabama Cardiovascular Group settlement payments due?
The settlement website said payments on valid claims would be issued within 90 days of the May 9, 2026 effective date, which is by August 7, 2026.
What if I filed a claim and was never paid?
Contact the settlement administrator through the contact form on the official settlement website, and use its update form if your mailing or payment details have changed.
