Published
June 22, 2026
If you received a breach notice from Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, you can claim up to $5,000, two years of medical monitoring, or an estimated $50 in cash before the July 1, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI), one of the largest independent orthopedic practices in Illinois, has agreed to a $4,000,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over a 2024 data breach. The case is Redman v. Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.According to the lawsuit, an unauthorized party accessed the IBJI network between May 30, 2024 and July 4, 2024 and may have obtained patients' personal information. The complaint alleges IBJI failed to adequately protect that information. IBJI denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and no court has found that the company did anything wrong. The two sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
July 1, 2026
Estimated Payout
Up to $5,000
Documented losses · or ~$50 cash · plus 2 yrs Kroll medical monitoring
Proof Required
Yes
Class Member ID from the IBJI notice is required to file
What Happened?
IBJI determined that an unauthorized actor accessed its network over a roughly five-week window from May 30, 2024 through July 4, 2024. The incident was discovered on or around July 4, 2024. A forensic investigation found that files potentially containing personal information could have been accessed during that period.IBJI later began notifying affected individuals. The information involved varied by person and may have included names along with other personal or health-related details maintained by an orthopedic provider. If you received a notice letter from IBJI about this incident, your information was among the data the company identified as potentially affected.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes individuals who were sent notice that their personal information may have been compromised in the IBJI data security incident discovered around July 4, 2024. In practical terms, if IBJI mailed or emailed you a breach notice about this incident, you are a class member and may file a claim.You will need the Class Member 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 ID, you can request it through the official settlement website's contact page.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement lets class members choose any combination of three benefits. You are not limited to just one.Out-of-pocket loss reimbursement. 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, the cost of credit monitoring or identity protection you purchased and credit-freeze fees incurred on or after May 30, 2024, and other miscellaneous related expenses such as postage, notary, copying, and mileage. You must provide supporting documents showing the loss and the date it occurred.
Two years of medical monitoring. You can enroll in two years of Kroll Medical Monitoring, estimated at $240 per year in value. It includes single-bureau credit monitoring; dark web and medical identity scanning with real-time alerts; Social Security number and payday loan monitoring; unlimited access to fraud specialists; identity theft restoration; and up to $1,000,000 in identity fraud loss reimbursement with no deductible. No documentation is required to select this benefit. Activation codes stay active for 180 days after they are sent.
Estimated $50 cash payment. You can claim a pro rata cash payment, estimated at around $50. No documentation is required for this option. Because it is paid pro rata from the remaining settlement fund, the actual amount may be higher or lower depending on how many valid claims are filed.
Is Proof Required?
Yes. Filing requires you to log in to the claim portal using the Class Member ID printed on the notice IBJI sent you, so the page is marked proof required. A claimant who never received a notice, or who discarded it, cannot file without first requesting the ID from the administrator.Beyond the ID, the documentation needed depends on which benefit you choose. The estimated $50 cash payment and the two years of medical monitoring require no supporting documents. The up to $5,000 out-of-pocket reimbursement does require documentation — receipts, bank or credit card statements, police reports, or similar records showing the loss and that it was tied to the breach.
Important Dates
• Unauthorized access window: May 30, 2024 – July 4, 2024
• Opt-Out (Exclusion) Deadline: June 1, 2026 (passed)
• Objection Deadline: June 1, 2026 (passed)
• Claim Deadline: July 1, 2026 (online by 11:59 p.m. CT, or mailed postmarked by that date)
• Final Approval Hearing: July 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CT, before Judge William B. Sullivan, Courtroom 2410, Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago (via Zoom)
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 1, 2026. The hearing date can change, so check the official settlement website for updates.
Attorneys' Fees and Service Awards
Class Counsel — Ben Barnow of Barnow and Associates, P.C., Raina C. Borrelli of Strauss Borrelli PLLC, and Gary M. Klinger of Milberg PLLC — will ask the Court to approve attorneys' fees of up to 35% of the settlement fund ($1,400,000), plus reimbursement of litigation costs and a service award of up to $2,000 for each class representative. These amounts come out of the $4,000,000 settlement fund and are subject to Court approval.How to File a Claim
File your claim online through the official settlement website, IBJISettlement.com. You will need the Class Member ID from your notice to log in. Select the benefits you want — the cash payment, the medical monitoring, the out-of-pocket reimbursement, or any combination — and upload supporting documents if you are claiming documented losses. The deadline is July 1, 2026.File a Claim
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute settlement?
The settlement covers individuals who were sent a notice that their personal information may have been affected by the data security incident IBJI discovered around July 4, 2024. If you received a breach notice from IBJI, you are a class member.
How much can I get from the IBJI data breach settlement?
You can choose any combination of three benefits: reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, two years of Kroll medical monitoring, and an estimated $50 pro rata cash payment. The cash amount may rise or fall depending on how many valid claims are filed against the $4 million fund.
Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes. To file, you must log in using the Class Member ID printed on your IBJI notice. No documentation is required for the estimated $50 cash payment or the medical monitoring, but the up to $5,000 reimbursement requires documents such as receipts, bank statements, or credit card records showing the loss and its date.
What is the deadline to file an IBJI settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 1, 2026. Claims can be filed online through the official settlement website, IBJISettlement.com.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment or monitoring, and you will give up your right to sue Illinois Bone and Joint Institute over this data breach. The only way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 1, 2026.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: IBJISettlement.com• Redman v. Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, Case No. 2024-CH-08333, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division
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Settlement Amount
$4,000,000
Case Title
Redman v. Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC
Case Number
2024-CH-08333
Court
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division
Final Approval Hearing
July 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
Before Judge William B. Sullivan
Administrator
Kroll
Official Website
IBJI Settlement.com
