Published
March 3, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The May 12, 2025 deadline has passed. The official website lists a May 16, 2025 final approval hearing but does not post the court’s result or a payment date.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The May 12, 2025 deadline has passed. The official website lists a May 16, 2025 final approval hearing but does not post the court’s result or a payment date.StatusFinal-Approval Update PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineMay 12, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$778,000Deductions are governed by court orders.
Potential Benefit$50 or up to $2,500Benefit rules varied by claim type.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned a 2023 cybersecurity incident that allegedly affected private information maintained by Regional Family Medicine. The defendant denied the allegations, liability, and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people who received notice from Regional Family Medicine that their information was affected by the 2023 incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $2,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses or choose a $50 alternative cash payment. Two years of credit monitoring was also available.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim through the official settlement website or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit selected. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at RFMDataIncident.com.
Important Dates
• Final approval hearing: May 16, 2025• Claim deadline: May 12, 2025
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, expense, and other permitted 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 Thornton, et al. v. Regional Family Medicine, P.A., Case No. 03-CV-23-440, in the Circuit Court of Baxter County, Arkansas.Official Website: RFMDataIncident.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: RFMDataIncident.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$778,000
Case Title
Thornton, et al. v. Regional Family Medicine, P.A.
Case Number
03-CV-23-440
Court
Circuit Court of Baxter County, Arkansas
Claim Deadline
May 12, 2025 (passed)
Status
Final-Approval Update Pending
Official Website
RFMDataIncident.com
