Settlement Information
A $2,400,000.00 Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A. (“AAD” or “Defendant”) relating to a Data Security Incident that occurred between February 14, 2025, and May 13, 2025 (“Data Security Incident”).
No court or jury has found any wrongdoing or liability by AAD. AAD denies all allegations of wrongdoing and maintains that it acted lawfully at all times. The Settlement is not an admission of liability. AAD has entered into this Settlement solely to avoid the time and expense of further litigation.
Who Is a Class Member?
You are part of the Settlement Class if you are an individual residing in the United States who provided personal information, including but not limited to PII or PHI, to AAD, or about whom AAD otherwise collected, received, or possessed personal information, including but not limited to PII or PHI, on or before December 9, 2025.
Under the terms of the Settlement, Settlement Class Members who timely submit a valid Claim Form may be able to recover the following benefits:
- Cash Payment A – Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses. Up to $5,000.00 for documented, unreimbursed costs that were incurred and arose from the Data Security Incident.
- Cash Payment B – Alternative Pro Rata Cash Payment. In the alternative to Cash Payment A, Settlement Class Members may elect to receive Cash Payment B, which is a pro rata cash payment in the estimated amount of $100.00.
- Medical Data Monitoring Services: Three (3) years of free medical data monitoring provided by CyEx Medical Shield Complete.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a Claimby July 8, 2026 |
The only way to get Settlement benefits is to submit an Approved Claim. |
Exclude Yourself or Opt Outby June 9, 2026 |
Get no Settlement benefits. Keep your right to file your own lawsuit against Defendant about the legal claims in this lawsuit. |
Object to the Settlementby June 9, 2026 |
Stay in the Settlement but tell the Court why you do not agree with the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement if the Court approves it. |
Do Nothingno deadline |
Get no Settlement benefits. Be bound by the Settlement. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
July 8, 2026
Exclusion Deadline
June 9, 2026
Objection Deadline
June 9, 2026
Fairness Hearing
July 16, 2026