People whose information was involved in the October 2024 data breach at Cardiology Associates of Mobile may qualify to claim a pro rata cash payment, up to $4,000 in documented losses and 24 months of credit monitoring from the $1.25 million Cardiology Associates of Mobile data breach class action settlement. Claims are open through December 29, 2026, and the final approval hearing is set for January 29, 2027.
Current Status
Claims are open. The deadline is December 29, 2026: online claims must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time, and mailed claims must be postmarked by that date. The deadline to opt out or object is November 30, 2026. Judge S. Wesley Pipes of the Mobile County Circuit Court granted preliminary approval on August 31, 2026, and the final approval hearing is set for January 29, 2027. No payment date has been set; payments go out only after final approval and any appeals.Free settlement alerts
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What Changed Recently?
This is a new settlement. Cardiology Associates of Mobile (CAM), a cardiology practice serving the Gulf Coast, and its IT services provider Teklinks agreed to a $1,250,000 settlement of the consolidated class action In re Cardiology Associates Data Breach Litigation in the Circuit Court for Mobile County, Alabama. CAM, through its insurer, is paying $850,000 and Teklinks $400,000.The lawsuit alleges that on or about October 22, 2024, unauthorized people gained access to CAM’s computer network and the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance policy numbers and medical information of about 172,678 patients and current and former medical providers. Plaintiffs brought claims of negligence, negligence per se and breach of implied contract. CAM had sued Teklinks over the incident in a third-party complaint, which it dismissed as part of the settlement. CAM and Teklinks deny all allegations and any wrongdoing, the court has not decided who is right, and the settlement is not an admission of liability. CAM has also agreed to security improvements, paid for separately from the settlement fund.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class is all individuals residing in the United States whose personal or health information was identified as at issue in the data incident CAM discovered in October 2024, including everyone who received notice of it. CAM began notifying affected medical providers in December 2024 and patients in January 2025.Excluded are CAM, Teklinks and their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and their officers and directors; the judges presiding over the case and their families; people who opt out on time; people whose claims have already been decided or released; and the lawyers for the parties.
How Much Can You Get?
Class members can claim any combination of three benefits:- Documented losses: reimbursement of up to $4,000 for out-of-pocket losses more likely than not caused by the incident, such as fraud or identity protection costs, professional fees and credit repair services, incurred between December 2024 and December 29, 2026. Documentation is required.
- Pro rata cash payment: an equal share of the money left after all other costs and benefits. No documentation is required. No estimate has been published.
- Credit monitoring: 24 months of monitoring at all three credit bureaus, with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance and access to fraud resolution agents.
What Proof or Notice ID Is Required?
The online claim form asks for the Class Member ID printed on the notice before a claim can be started. A class member who did not receive an ID can download the paper claim form from the official settlement website and mail it in.The pro rata payment and credit monitoring need no documents. Documented losses need reasonable supporting documentation. Every claim is signed under an attestation, and the administrator gives claimants 21 days to fix an incomplete or inadequately supported claim.
What Is the Deadline?
- November 30, 2026 — deadline to opt out (mailed request, postmarked by that date) or to object (filed with the court and mailed to the parties’ lawyers and the administrator).
- December 29, 2026 — claim deadline: online by 11:59 p.m. Central Time, or mailed and postmarked by that date.
- January 29, 2027, 10:00 a.m. Central Time — final approval hearing in Courtroom 6500 of the Mobile County Courthouse, or by video conference. The court can change the date without further notice.
How Do You Take Action?
Claims are filed through the official Cardiology Associates settlement website, online with the Class Member ID or by mailing the paper claim form to the settlement administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration. Opt-out requests and objections follow the instructions in the court-approved notice on the same site.What Happens Next?
The court will consider final approval, the fee request and the service awards at the January 29, 2027 hearing. If the settlement is approved and becomes final, the agreement calls for payments by check or a digital method 30 days after the effective date, along with credit monitoring enrollment instructions. Checks are void if not cashed within 90 days. No payment date has been announced.Sources and Verification
This page is based on the official settlement website, the court-approved long-form notice, the online claim form, the Settlement Agreement filed August 28, 2026 (Doc. 202) and the order granting preliminary approval entered August 31, 2026 (Doc. 206) in In re Cardiology Associates Data Breach Litigation, Master File No. 02-cv-2025-900139 (Mobile County Cir. Ct.). The documents are posted on the settlement website’s documents page.Questions
Who qualifies for the Cardiology Associates of Mobile settlement?
U.S. residents whose personal or health information was identified as involved in the data incident Cardiology Associates of Mobile discovered in October 2024, including everyone who received notice of it. The practice began notifying medical providers in December 2024 and patients in January 2025.
Can I claim both the pro rata payment and documented losses?
Yes. Class members can claim reimbursement of up to $4,000 in documented losses and also a pro rata cash payment, and can separately claim 24 months of credit monitoring on the same claim form.
How much will the Cardiology Associates pro rata payment be?
No amount has been announced. The pro rata payment is an equal share of what remains of the $1,250,000 fund after administration costs, taxes, court-approved attorneys’ fees and service awards, credit monitoring and documented-loss claims. It depends on how many valid claims are filed.
Do I need my notice to file a Cardiology Associates claim online?
Yes. The online claim form asks for the Class Member ID before a claim can be started. A class member who did not receive an ID can download the paper claim form from the official settlement website and submit it by mail.
When will Cardiology Associates settlement payments be made?
Not before final approval. The final approval hearing is set for January 29, 2027. Under the settlement agreement, payments go out 30 days after the settlement becomes effective, which follows final approval and the end of any appeals. Checks must be cashed within 90 days.
