Published
November 12, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was January 28, 2026. The court granted final approval on January 12, 2026, but the official settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date. The settlement covered U.S. residents whose private information was implicated in the First Choice Dental incident.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was January 28, 2026. The court granted final approval on January 12, 2026, but the official settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date.StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineJanuary 28, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$1.225 millionSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential Benefit$50 or up to $6,000Three years of medical-data monitoring was included.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned unauthorized access to First Choice Dental systems in October 2023 and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for identification, financial-account, payment-card, and health information. The defendant denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents whose private information was implicated in the First Choice Dental incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose a $50 alternative cash payment or seek up to $6,000 for documented economic losses. Three years of medical-data monitoring with identity-theft insurance was also available.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the selected benefit. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at FCDGDataSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Final approval granted: January 12, 2026• Claim deadline: January 28, 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 Gorder, et al. v. FCDG Management LLC d/b/a First Choice Dental, Case No. 2024CV002164, in the Circuit Court of Dane County, Wisconsin.Official Website: FCDGDataSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: FCDGDataSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$1.225 million
Case Title
Gorder, et al. v. FCDG Management LLC d/b/a First Choice Dental
Case Number
2024CV002164
Court
Circuit Court of Dane County, Wisconsin
Claim Deadline
January 28, 2026 (passed)
Status
Payments Pending
Official Website
FCDGDataSettlement.com
