Dental Intelligence $5.75M Privacy Class Action Settlement, Who Qualifies and How to Claim by January 25, 2027

If you booked, changed or rescheduled a dental appointment through the LocalMed Portal between March 2022 and June 2025, you may be able to claim a cash payment from a $5,750,000 class action settlement with Dental Intelligence, Inc. The claim deadline is January 25, 2027.

The lawsuit alleges the portal sent information people typed in while scheduling to Google and other third parties without their consent. Dental Intelligence denies that, and the court has not ruled either way. The company agreed to settle to end the case.

The settlement is not final. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has authorized notice to class members, and the final approval hearing is set for March 25, 2027. Payments will not go out until the court approves the deal.

Dental Intelligence Settlement Quick Facts

Item	Details
Official settlement website	DISettlement.com (claim page: DISettlement.com/form/claim)
Case name	Grivetti et al. v. Dental Intelligence, Inc.
Case number	1:25-cv-02464
Court	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Judge	Hon. Lindsay C. Jenkins
Settlement fund	$5,750,000
Who is covered	People in the United States who used the LocalMed Portal to schedule, modify or reschedule an appointment between March 2022 and June 2025 and shared information allegedly disclosed to a third party
Payment type	Pro rata cash payment (no fixed amount announced)
Claim deadline	January 25, 2027 (online, or mailed and postmarked by that date)
Opt-out and objection deadline	December 28, 2026
Final approval hearing	March 25, 2027
Settlement administrator	Simpluris, (888) 836-1698, [email protected]
Class counsel	Tyler J. Bean and Sonjay Singh, Siri & Glimstad LLP
Defense counsel	Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

What Is the Dental Intelligence LocalMed Lawsuit About?

LocalMed is an online scheduling tool that dental practices embedded on their websites. Patients used it to book appointments, often without knowing which company ran the software behind the page.

The plaintiffs allege that tracking tools on LocalMed scheduling pages, including pixels, transmitted what people entered to Google and other third parties. The complaint points to details such as the dental practice, the provider, the reason for the appointment, a phone number and insurance information. Plaintiffs also allege that some users later received targeted dental ads. Bloomberg Law described the case as a proposed class action alleging patient information went to Google in violation of federal and state privacy laws, and Becker’s Dental Review reports the suit was filed in March 2025.

This is a privacy and tracking dispute, not a conventional hacking incident. The allegation is that tracking code sent information out, not that an outside attacker broke in.

Dental Intelligence denies wrongdoing. According to the settlement website, the company says its practices match industry standards and the disclosures on its platform. As part of the deal, the website says Dental Intelligence has put additional measures in place to prevent future disclosure of LocalMed information to Google.

The case was originally filed as Theys et al. v. Dental Intelligence, Inc., et al., and the settlement website now uses the caption Grivetti et al. v. Dental Intelligence, Inc. under the same case number, 1:25-cv-02464. On March 6, 2026, Judge Jenkins granted the defendants’ motions to dismiss in part. Some claims were dismissed, while certain Illinois privacy, negligence and federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act claims moved forward for particular plaintiffs. That order addressed whether the claims were legally sufficient at an early stage. It did not decide that Dental Intelligence broke the law. You can read it in the March 6, 2026 memorandum opinion and order.

Tracking pixels on healthcare sites have produced several settlements. We covered a similar case in Inova Health Privacy Class Action, $3.1M Settlement for Tracking Pixel Violations—Deadline April 6, 2026 and a larger one in GoodRx $32 Million Privacy Class Action Settlement, Who Qualifies and How to File a Claim. Each case has its own defendants, claims and terms, so eligibility in one does not carry over to another.

What Laws Apply to the Dental Intelligence LocalMed Privacy Claims?

The plaintiffs relied on several legal theories. None has been proven, and the settlement is not a finding of liability.

• Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act. The Wiretap Act provisions, including 18 U.S.C. § 2511, restrict intentional interception and disclosure of electronic communications. Plaintiffs alleged the tracking tools did this without authorization.
• Illinois privacy and negligence claims. These ask whether Dental Intelligence owed a duty to protect the information, breached it, and caused legally recognized harm. Parts of these claims survived the March 2026 ruling.
• Contract and unjust enrichment theories. The court dismissed certain of these claims in March 2026.
• Wisconsin and Maryland wiretapping laws. The original complaint invoked them for particular plaintiffs and dental-practice defendants, and portions of the case were dismissed.

Who Qualifies for the Dental Intelligence Settlement?

You are a Settlement Class Member if you are in the United States, used the LocalMed Portal to schedule, modify or reschedule an appointment between March 2022 and June 2025, and shared information that was allegedly disclosed to a third party as described in the complaint.

You do not need to show identity theft or a dollar loss to be in the class, but you still must file a valid claim to be paid. Two groups are excluded: the Released Parties (the people and entities the settlement protects) and the court, its staff and their immediate family members.

Visiting a dental office is not enough. Your appointment activity must have involved the LocalMed Portal in the covered period. The FAQ says you got a notice because Dental Intelligence’s records show you used LocalMed to schedule with a provider. If you are unsure, check your confirmation emails or call the administrator at (888) 836-1698. Dental patients who dealt with a different kind of privacy problem may want to read Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — In re Community Dental Care, No. 62-CV-25-2490, which involves a data breach rather than tracking technology.

How to File a Dental Intelligence Settlement Claim

The only way to get money is to submit a valid claim. You have two routes.

Online. Go to the official claim page on DISettlement.com and log in with the Login ID and PIN printed at the top of your notice. If you lost the notice, email [email protected] with your full name and mailing address and ask for them. Only use the official site; do not enter personal details on look-alike pages.

By mail. Download the claim form from the settlement website, or call (888) 836-1698 to request one, and mail it to:

Grivetti v. Dental Intelligence Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Online claims must be submitted by January 25, 2027, and mailed claims must be postmarked by that date. The FAQ warns that the Postal Service does not always postmark mail the day you drop it off, so mail early, get a manual postmark at a post office counter, or use Certified Mail. Keep a copy of your claim and any confirmation. If your mailing or email address changes after you file, tell the administrator.

How Much Is the Dental Intelligence Settlement Payment Per Person?

No individual amount has been announced. Payments are pro rata, meaning the net fund is divided among everyone who files a valid claim, so more claims mean smaller payments. Treat any dollar figure you see elsewhere as a guess.

Not all of the $5,750,000 goes to class members. Class counsel will ask the court for attorneys’ fees and expenses of up to $1,916,666.67, which is one-third of the fund, plus service awards of up to $5,000 for each class representative. Administration costs are also deducted. The court can award less than the requested fees and awards.

Settlement component	Proposed treatment
Gross settlement fund	$5,750,000
Attorneys’ fees and expenses	Up to $1,916,666.67 (subject to court approval)
Service awards	Up to $5,000 per class representative (subject to court approval)
Administration costs	Deducted as the agreement permits
Cash payments	Remainder, split pro rata among valid claimants

When Will Dental Intelligence Settlement Payments Go Out?

Not until the court approves the settlement and the approval becomes final. The final approval hearing is set for March 25, 2027, before Judge Jenkins in Chicago, and no payment date has been announced. Objections, appeals or a rescheduled hearing could push payments later. The settlement website lists several payment methods, including PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH transfer, a virtual prepaid card or a mailed check, so follow the instructions on the official form.

Dental Intelligence Settlement Deadlines and Timeline

Date	What happens
March 2022 – June 2025	Class period: LocalMed Portal use covered by the settlement
March 2025	Lawsuit filed, per Becker’s Dental Review
March 6, 2026	Court grants motions to dismiss in part
September 24, 2026	Settlement filed for preliminary approval, per Becker’s Dental Review
December 28, 2026	Deadline to opt out (postmarked) and to object (filed and mailed)
January 25, 2027	Deadline to submit a claim
March 25, 2027	Final approval hearing

The hearing date can change without further notice, so check the official dates page before relying on it.

Your Options in the Dental Intelligence Settlement: Claim, Opt Out, Object or Do Nothing

Option	What it means	Deadline
Submit a claim	The only way to get a payment. You stay in the class and give up the released claims.	January 25, 2027
Opt out	No payment. You keep the right to sue Dental Intelligence and the Released Parties yourself over the released claims.	Postmarked by December 28, 2026
Object	You stay in the class but tell the court what you dislike about the settlement, fees or service awards.	Filed and mailed by December 28, 2026
Do nothing	No payment, and you give up the right to sue over the released claims.	None

Opting out must be done by mail. Your request needs your name and address, your signature, and a clear statement that you want to be excluded from Grivetti et al. v. Dental Intelligence, Inc., Case No. 1:25-cv-02464. Phone and email requests do not count, and one person cannot opt out a group.

Objecting is more demanding. You must stay in the class, file the objection with the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois at 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604, and mail copies to class counsel and defense counsel, all by December 28, 2026. The FAQ lists twelve required items, including proof you are a class member, every ground for the objection and your signature. You do not have to attend the hearing for a timely objection to be considered.

You cannot do both. Opting out ends your right to object because you are no longer in the class.

What Claims Do You Give Up in the Dental Intelligence Settlement?

If you stay in the class and the court approves the deal, you cannot sue Dental Intelligence or the Released Parties over the released claims. According to the FAQ, those include claims relating to the alleged disclosure to third parties of information you shared through the LocalMed Portal. The exact wording is in Section X of the Settlement Agreement, titled “Releases.” Read it before deciding. Class counsel will answer questions for free, or you can consult your own lawyer at your own expense.

Dental Intelligence Settlement FAQ

Is the Dental Intelligence $5.75 million settlement legitimate?

 Yes, the case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois under Case No. 1:25-cv-02464, and the official website is run by the administrator, Simpluris. The court has authorized notice, but final approval is still pending, so no payment is guaranteed yet.

Is Dental Intelligence admitting it did anything wrong?

 No. The company denies the allegations and any wrongdoing or liability, and the court has not decided who is right.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Dental Intelligence settlement claim?

 No. The court appointed Tyler J. Bean and Sonjay Singh of Siri & Glimstad LLP as class counsel, and you are not charged for them. You may hire your own lawyer at your own cost.

What if I lost my Login ID and PIN for the Dental Intelligence claim form? 

Email [email protected] with your full name and mailing address and ask for them, or download a paper claim form and mail it in.

Can I file a Dental Intelligence claim if I never got a notice? 

The online claim ties the Login ID and PIN to the notice. If you believe you used the LocalMed Portal in the covered period, contact the administrator at (888) 836-1698 or [email protected] to ask about your eligibility.

Do I have to attend the March 25, 2027 hearing? 

No. Class counsel will answer the judge’s questions, and you may attend at your own expense.

Should I call the court about this settlement? 

No. The FAQ asks people not to phone the court or the Clerk’s office. Use the administrator’s number instead.

Official Dental Intelligence Settlement Contacts

• Website: DISettlement.com
• Phone: (888) 836-1698
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Grivetti v. Dental Intelligence, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Sources

• DISettlement.com, official settlement website, including its FAQ, claim page and important dates page
• Official long-form notice and settlement agreement, posted by the administrator, Simpluris
• March 6, 2026 memorandum opinion and order, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
• 18 U.S.C. § 2511, U.S. Code
• Becker’s Dental Review, “Dental Intelligence agrees to settle class-action privacy lawsuit for $5.75M”
• Bloomberg Law, “Dental Intelligence Reaches $5.75 Million Deal in Privacy Suit” (September 24, 2026)

This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The allegations against Dental Intelligence are disputed, and the settlement is not a finding of liability.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice, FAQ, claim page and important dates page run by the administrator (DISettlement.com), the March 6, 2026 court opinion, plus reporting from Becker’s Dental Review and Bloomberg Law, as of October 28, 2026. Last Updated: October 28, 2026.