$3.3M Absolute Dental Group Data Breach Settlement, Are You Eligible to Claim? Deadline is June 18

Absolute Dental Group LLC, a Nevada dental chain with more than 50 locations, agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2025 data breach that exposed the personal and health information of more than 1.2 million people. A cybercriminal accessed patient data between February 19 and March 5, 2025, using a compromised third-party IT vendor account. If Absolute Dental notified you about the breach, you may be eligible to file a claim by June 18, 2026.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$3,300,000
Claim Deadline	June 18, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents notified by Absolute Dental Group about the 2025 data breach
Payout Per Person	Up to $5,000 (documented losses) + pro rata cash payment
Proof Required	Only for documented loss claims; not required for pro rata cash payment
Settlement Status	Proposed — awaiting final court approval
Administrator	Epiq Global
Official Website	www.absolutedatasettlement.com

Current Status: What’s Happening Now

• The settlement is proposed and has not yet received final court approval. The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2026.
• You must opt out of the settlement by June 9, 2026 if you want to preserve your right to sue Absolute Dental separately.
• Payments will go out approximately 30 days after final approval, assuming no appeals delay the process.

What Is the Absolute Dental Group Lawsuit About?

Absolute Dental Group, a dental practice with locations throughout Nevada including Las Vegas and Reno, discovered a potential problem within its IT systems on February 26, 2025. A third-party cybersecurity firm later confirmed that an attacker had broken in through a compromised account belonging to Absolute Dental’s external IT vendor — not Absolute Dental’s own systems directly.

A file review completed on July 28, 2025 confirmed that sensitive personal data was exposed and potentially stolen. Affected individuals had their names exposed along with one or more of the following: contact information, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license or state-issued ID information, passport or other governmental ID information, and health information — which may have included health history, diagnosis and treatment information, explanation of benefits, health insurance information, and MRN or patient identification number.

Plaintiffs filed Jordan et al. v. Absolute Dental Group LLC (Case No. 2:25-cv-00986), arguing the company failed to put adequate security protections in place before the breach happened. Absolute Dental denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of ongoing litigation.

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Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

You may qualify if you meet all of the following:

• You are a U.S. resident — the settlement covers natural persons residing in the United States.
• Your personal information was potentially exposed in the Absolute Dental data incident that occurred between February 19, 2025 and March 5, 2025.
• You received a written notice from Absolute Dental Group informing you that your data may have been affected.

You may not qualify if:

• You are a legal entity (business, corporation, government body).
• You are a judge or court official assigned to this case, or an immediate family member of one.
• You are an officer, director, or employee of Absolute Dental Group LLC.

Didn’t receive a notice but think you were affected? Contact the settlement administrator at [email protected] or call 1-877-239-0776 to find out if you are in the class.

How Much Money Can You Receive?

The settlement offers two separate payment types. You can claim one or both, depending on your situation.

Option 1 — Documented Loss Payment (Up to $5,000)

You can claim reimbursement for real, out-of-pocket costs the data breach most likely caused. Eligible expenses include:

• Bank fees and charges related to fraud
• Long-distance phone charges
• Cell phone or data charges (if billed per minute or per MB)
• Postage costs
• Gas for local travel related to the breach
• Fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or identity theft insurance
• Other unreimbursed losses directly tied to the incident

You must submit documentation — such as bank or credit card statements, emails, invoices, receipts, or telephone records — to support your claim. Personal statements alone are not sufficient.

Option 2 — Pro Rata Cash Payment (No Proof Needed)

Every valid claimant automatically qualifies for a share of the remaining settlement fund after lawyers’ fees, administration costs, and service awards are deducted. The exact amount depends on how many people file valid claims. California residents may receive up to two times the standard pro rata cash payment if Absolute Dental’s records confirm they lived in California at the time of the data incident.

How settlement money gets divided:

The $3,300,000 fund covers settlement administration costs, attorneys’ fees of up to $1,100,000, service awards of $2,500 each for five class representatives ($12,500 total), and payments to all approved claimants from the remainder.

How to File Your Claim

Step 1 — Go to the official settlement website at www.absolutedatasettlement.com

Step 2 — Log in using the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice postcard you received. If you lost your notice, contact the administrator at 1-877-239-0776 before filing.

Step 3 — Choose your claim type — documented losses, pro rata cash payment, or both.

Step 4 — If claiming documented losses, upload supporting documents (bank statements, receipts, invoices, phone records, etc.).

Step 5 — Select your preferred payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed check.

Step 6 — Submit your claim and save your confirmation number for your records.

You can also download, print, and mail a paper claim form to: Absolute Dental Data Incident Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2973, Portland, OR 97208-2973

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes online (longer if gathering documents for a loss claim).

Key Dates and Deadlines

Milestone	Date
Data Incident Period	February 19 – March 5, 2025
Settlement Proposed	April 10, 2026
Claims Period Opens	April 10, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	June 9, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	June 18, 2026
Objection Deadline	TBD
Final Approval Hearing	July 30, 2026
Expected Payment Date	Approximately 30 days after final approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim? 

No. You do not need a lawyer to file a claim in this settlement. The process is straightforward — visit the official website, enter your notice ID and PIN, select your payment type, and submit. Filing is free and takes about 5–10 minutes.

Is this settlement legitimate? 

Yes. This is a court-supervised class action settlement filed in federal court under Case No. 2:25-cv-00986. The settlement administrator is Epiq Global, one of the largest and most established settlement administrators in the U.S. The official site is absolutedatasettlement.com.

When will I receive my payment? 

Payments will go out approximately 30 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement and resolves any appeals. The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2026, so realistically, payments could arrive in late 2026 if no appeals are filed.

What if I missed the claim deadline?

 The claim deadline is June 18, 2026. If you miss it, you will not receive a payment — even if you were clearly affected by the breach. File as early as possible to avoid missing out.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes?

 It may. Settlement payments related to reimbursed out-of-pocket losses are generally not taxable income, but pro rata cash payments could be. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation before filing your tax return.

My Social Security number and health records were exposed — what should I do now?

 Act quickly. Place a free credit freeze with all three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). Review your Explanation of Benefits statements for any unfamiliar medical claims. Absolute Dental is also offering two years of free Kroll identity monitoring services — look for that enrollment information in your breach notification letter.

What exactly was exposed in the Absolute Dental breach? 

Exposed data varied by individual but could include names, contact information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state-issued ID details, passport or government ID information, and health information such as diagnoses, treatment records, health insurance details, and patient identification numbers. A small number of people also had financial account or payment card information exposed.

Can I file a claim if I live outside Nevada? 

Yes. Absolute Dental informed multiple state attorneys general about the breach, confirming that affected individuals lived across the country — not only in Nevada. As long as Absolute Dental notified you and you are a U.S. resident, you may be eligible regardless of which state you live in.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website — absolutedatasettlement.com
• Settlement Agreement (PDF)
• Long Form Class Notice (PDF)

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.