Datavant and HealthPort Medical Records Overcharge Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Landay v. Datavant, No. GD-09-012923

There’s a payout waiting for anyone who paid HealthPort for copies of Pennsylvania medical records between July 15, 2005, and September 3, 2012. Datavant, as successor to HealthPort Technologies, agreed to pay class members 35% of what they were charged, with a total fund capped at $5,588,547.30. You have until November 30, 2026, to file — Case No. GD-09-012923, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Datavant/HealthPort Medical Records Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	Up to $5,588,547.30 total (35% of what you paid per record request, capped and paid pro rata if claims exceed that amount)
Claim Deadline	November 30, 2026 — must be received, not just postmarked
Who Qualifies	Patients, attorneys, insurers, and businesses who requested and paid HealthPort/Datavant the maximum statutory fee for Pennsylvania medical records between July 15, 2005, and September 3, 2012, and received Mail Notice
Estimated Payout	35% of your actual amounts paid — already calculated by Datavant and listed on your personal Proof of Claim
Proof Required	No. Datavant’s own transaction records already show what you paid
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; final approval hearing pending
Court & Case Number	Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — Case No. GD-09-012923
Law Alleged	Breach of implied contract tied to the pre-2012 Pennsylvania Medical Records Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6152
Administrator	American Legal Claims Services, LLC
Official Claim Site	HealthPortSettlementPA.com
Last Updated	September 16, 2026

Who Are Datavant and HealthPort, and Why Are They Being Sued Over Medical Records Fees?

HealthPort Technologies built its business processing medical records requests for Pennsylvania hospitals and healthcare providers, billing patients, attorneys, and insurers directly for copies. The lawsuit claims that between 2005 and 2012, HealthPort charged the maximum rate the old Medical Records Act allowed on nearly every request, instead of basing charges on its own actual and reasonable cost to locate, retrieve, and copy the records. That gap between “the legal maximum” and “actual cost” is the entire case, and it’s why this settlement pays back a percentage rather than a flat fee.

What Did HealthPort Do to Pennsylvania Record Requesters Between 2005 and 2012?

The case claims HealthPort violated an older version of the Pennsylvania Medical Records Act — the law setting how much a records company can charge someone requesting copies of medical records — by treating the statutory cap as its default price rather than its actual cost. Filed in 2009, the case worked through Pennsylvania’s court system for over a decade, including two trips to the state Supreme Court, before the underlying legal question about how the Act should be read was settled in 2014.

HealthPort has always denied wrongdoing, saying the law let it charge the statutory maximum “without regard to their estimated actual and reasonable expenses” (Frequently Asked Questions, HealthPortSettlementPA.com). Neither side has been proven right in court — this settlement resolves the case before a judge decides.

That’s the quiet detail worth knowing here: this isn’t a case where a company got caught secretly overcharging. It’s a fight over how a 2005-era statute should have been read, and even now, HealthPort/Datavant maintains it did nothing wrong.

Who Qualifies for the Datavant/HealthPort Medical Records Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if you qualify for the HealthPort settlement claim, based on when you paid and who you are.

You likely qualify if you:

• Personally requested and paid for copies of your own Pennsylvania medical records between July 15, 2005, and September 3, 2012
• Are an attorney — prosecuting, defense, or plaintiffs’ — who requested records on a client’s or patient’s behalf and paid the invoice
• Are an insurance company that requested and paid for records outside of a written auditing contract
• Are a business or law firm charged and paid the maximum statutory fee for a record request, even one not for your own records
• Received Mail Notice about this case, since that confirms Datavant’s records show you as a class member

You do NOT qualify if:

• Your request was specifically for radiological images, like X-rays or scans
• You’re an insurance company performing audits under a written contract
• You’re a healthcare provider or facility, not a requester
• You’re a government entity
• You weren’t charged and didn’t pay the maximum statutory rate

If Datavant’s own records show you paid for a Pennsylvania medical records request in that seven-year window, you don’t need to dig up old paperwork. Your specific dollar amount is already calculated and waiting on your Proof of Claim.

Requested Records From Outside Pennsylvania — Are You Still Covered?

No. This settlement only covers requests made to Pennsylvania healthcare providers and facilities under the Pennsylvania Medical Records Act. If you paid HealthPort or Datavant for records from a hospital in another state, this settlement doesn’t apply to you.

Not sure if you qualify for the Datavant/HealthPort medical records settlement? A free consultation with a consumer protection attorney can help before the November 30, 2026, deadline.

How Much Can Datavant/HealthPort Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $5,588,547.30 Total

Your payout isn’t a guess. You get 35% of whatever you paid HealthPort for basic fees, search-and-retrieval fees, and per-page copying fees on each qualifying record request, based on Datavant’s own transaction records. The total pool for every claimant is capped at $5,588,547.30. If valid claims add up to more than that, the administrator pays everyone pro rata instead of the full 35%. Payment goes out by mailed check unless you actively choose Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, electronic Mastercard, or ACH — and picking one of those may reduce your payout slightly.

How the 35% Settlement Benefit Is Calculated

Datavant already has a record of what you paid for every qualifying request. Log in with your Class Member ID — the QR code or Notice ID and PIN from your mailed notice — to see your Transaction List and your exact dollar figure before you file.

What Happens if Claims Exceed $5,588,547.30

If enough class members file, the fund gets split pro rata, so everyone gets a smaller share of their 35% rather than the full amount. There are roughly 45,000 potential class members tied to 306,866 separate record requests, so filing early doesn’t get you paid faster, but it does secure your spot.

Attorney Fees Come From a Separate Pool

Unlike many class settlements, the $1,620,678 in attorneys’ fees, $32,500 in costs, and $25,000 service award to lead plaintiff David Landay all come from Datavant separately — not out of the $5,588,547.30 set aside for claimants.

$5,588,547.30 split across as many as 306,866 record requests works out to roughly $18 per request if every single one filed a valid claim. That’s reasonable for a case about padded paperwork fees, but it’s not a windfall — know that going in.

How to File Your Datavant/HealthPort Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Find your Notice ID and PIN, or QR code, from the notice mailed to you — or call 1-888-966-4765 if you can’t find it.
2. Go to HealthPortSettlementPA.com and open the Online Claim Submission page.
3. Log in with your Class Member ID to see your Transaction List and calculated Settlement Benefit.
4. Review each medical records request listed and confirm the details are accurate.
5. Choose your payment method — check, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, electronic Mastercard, or ACH — and submit.
6. Save your confirmation. Your claim must be received, not just postmarked, by November 30, 2026.

Takes about 10 minutes if you have your Notice ID handy. Mark your calendar — November 30, 2026, is a hard deadline.

Should Datavant/HealthPort Class Members Opt Out or Object to the Settlement?

What Opting Out of the Datavant/HealthPort Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no settlement payment, but it keeps your right to sue HealthPort/Datavant on your own over the same overcharges. Most people should not opt out without legal advice, especially since your calculated 35% payout is likely worth more than an individual lawsuit over a few hundred dollars in copying fees. The opt-out deadline is October 1, 2026, and requests must be mailed — not phoned or emailed in.

How to Object to the Datavant/HealthPort Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class while telling the court you disagree with part of the deal, whether that’s the attorneys’ fees or the 35% figure itself. Written objections needed to be mailed to both the court and class counsel by September 16, 2026. If you’re reading this after that date, that window has already closed, but opting out or filing a claim are both still available.

Talk to a consumer protection attorney before October 1, 2026, if you’re considering opting out.

Datavant/HealthPort Medical Records Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Agreement Signed	June 5, 2026
Motion for Preliminary Approval Filed	June 8, 2026
Notice Issued to Class	July 16, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 16, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	October 1, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	October 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Claim Filing Deadline	November 30, 2026
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payment follows final approval and any appeals; no date set

Datavant/HealthPort Medical Records Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. GD-09-012923

Do I need a lawyer to file a Datavant/HealthPort settlement claim?

 No. Your Settlement Benefit is already calculated from Datavant’s own records — log in at HealthPortSettlementPA.com with your Notice ID to see it and file in minutes. If you’re weighing whether to opt out to pursue your own claim instead, a consumer protection attorney can help before October 1, 2026.

Is the Datavant/HealthPort settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s overseen by Judge Alan D. Hertzberg in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Case No. GD-09-012923, and run by administrator American Legal Claims Services. The only place to file is HealthPortSettlementPA.com.

When will Datavant/HealthPort settlement payments be sent? 

Not yet known. Payments follow the October 16, 2026, fairness hearing and final court approval, and could be delayed further by any appeals. The settlement notice says that process can take more than a year.

What if I missed the Datavant/HealthPort claim deadline? 

Claims must be received, not just postmarked, by November 30, 2026. Mailed forms sent close to the deadline risk arriving late, which is why the settlement site recommends filing online instead.

Will my Datavant/HealthPort settlement payment go on a 1099? 

The settlement notice doesn’t specify. Since this payment reimburses part of a fee you already paid rather than compensating for an injury, talk to a tax professional about how to report it.

How much will I get from the Datavant/HealthPort settlement? 

Exactly 35% of what you paid for each qualifying medical records request between 2005 and 2012 — Datavant’s own records already show the amount on your Proof of Claim. That figure could shrink slightly if total valid claims exceed the $5,588,547.30 fund cap.

Is there still a lawsuit against Datavant and HealthPort over medical records fees?

 The underlying case dates back to 2009, but Datavant has now agreed to settle rather than continue litigating. It took two trips through the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and one through the Superior Court before this settlement was reached.

What if I paid HealthPort but a client or insurer reimbursed me? 

You may need to hand over the Settlement Benefit to whoever reimbursed you. Attorneys who were repaid by their clients may have an ethical duty to hold the payment in a trust account and return it.

Sources Used in This Datavant/HealthPort Medical Records Article

• Official Settlement Site — Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.healthportsettlementpa.com/page/faq
• Official Settlement Site — Case Home: https://www.healthportsettlementpa.com/
• Official Settlement Site — Key Dates: https://www.healthportsettlementpa.com/page/dates
• Court Document — Long Form Class Notice, David M. Landay v. Datavant LLC, GD-09-012923: https://www.healthportsettlementpa.com/request-document/fe2d82d77976ce7b7cb8239409a3d330
• Court Document — Class Settlement Agreement and Release: https://www.healthportsettlementpa.com/request-document/9fa529b22dcb761726b4bd3316a068fb

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website (HealthPortSettlementPA.com) and the Class Settlement Agreement and Long Form Notice filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County on September 16, 2026. Last Updated: September 16, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.