$1.45M OrthopedicsNY Data Breach Settlement, Got a Notice Letter? Here’s How to Claim Up to $2,500 Before June 15

OrthopedicsNY’s computer systems were hacked in December 2023. Patient names, Social Security numbers, health records, financial account details and more were exposed. The company sent breach notification letters in November 2024 — and if you received one, you are likely eligible to file a claim against a $1,450,000 settlement. The deadline to file is June 15, 2026. Payments go out within 45 days after final court approval on June 30, 2026.

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$1,450,000
Claim Deadline	June 15, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents who received a breach notice from OrthopedicsNY about the Dec. 28, 2023 incident
Cash Payment — No Proof	~$50
Cash Payment — With Documentation	Up to $2,500
Proof Required	Only for documented losses claim
Settlement Status	Open for Claims
Final Approval Hearing	June 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Phone	(833) 319-5494
Official Claim Website	nyorthosettlement.com

Where things stand: The settlement is open and accepting claims right now. The Court is scheduled to hold a Final Approval Hearing on June 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You must file your claim, opt out, or object by June 15, 2026 — all three deadlines fall on the same date.

What Got Hacked — and Whose Information Was Exposed

On December 28, 2023, OrthopedicsNY identified unauthorized activity in its network environment. A subsequent forensic investigation revealed that the personally identifiable information of current and former patients as well as current and former employees of OrthopedicsNY may have been exposed to malicious threat actors.

This private information included, but was not limited to, patient names, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, addresses, financial account information, dates of birth, and protected health information.

OrthopedicsNY did not send breach notification letters immediately. On November 4, 2024 — nearly eleven months after the breach — the defendant sent out notice letters to those individuals impacted by the data incident. The lawsuit alleges that delay, combined with the failure to adequately protect patient and employee data in the first place, caused real harm to the people whose information was stolen. OrthopedicsNY denies all wrongdoing.

Related article: Crunchyroll Lawsuit Claim 2026, Is There Still Money on the Table?

Did You Get a Notice Letter? That’s Your Ticket In.

The eligibility rule here is simple and intentionally broad.

The settlement class consists of all living individuals residing in the United States who were sent a notice from the defendant that their private information may have been impacted in the data incident on or about December 28, 2023.

If you received that November 2024 notification letter from OrthopedicsNY — whether you were a patient, a former patient, or an employee — you are a class member. You do not need to prove your data was actually misused. You do not need to show you suffered identity theft. Receiving the notice is sufficient to file a claim.

The only people excluded from the class are OrthopedicsNY’s own directors, officers, and agents; government entities; and anyone who opts out.

$50 Without Paperwork, Up to $2,500 If Your Data Was Actually Misused

The settlement offers two separate tracks depending on whether the breach affected you financially.

Track 1 — Up to $2,500 for documented losses. Settlement class members may choose to receive up to $2,500 for reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses and expenses incurred because of fraud and/or identity theft as a result of the data incident. Reasonable documentation must be provided.

What counts as documented losses? Losses include costs of credit reports purchased between December 28, 2023 and the claims deadline; documented costs paid for credit monitoring services and/or fraud resolution services purchased as a result of the data incident; and documented expenses directly associated with dealing with identity theft or identity fraud related to the data incident.

What counts as proof? Reasonable documentation includes third-party documentation such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, and receipts. Self-prepared documents such as handwritten receipts are, by themselves, insufficient.

Track 2 — ~$50 with no proof at all. If you didn’t suffer any out-of-pocket losses but still want compensation for the risk and inconvenience, you can claim the flat alternate cash payment. No documentation, no receipts, nothing — just submit the claim form. The $50 estimate is just that — an estimate. The actual amount adjusts depending on how many people file.

One important note: you cannot be reimbursed for expenses if you have been reimbursed for the same expenses by another source, including compensation provided in connection with the identity protection and credit monitoring services offered as part of the notification letter provided by the defendant.

How to File Your OrthopedicsNY Settlement Claim Before June 15

Step 1 — Go to the official claim portal. Visit nyorthosettlement.com and click “Submit Claim,” or go directly to the online form. You can also download a paper claim form from the same site.

Step 2 — Choose your payment track. Decide whether you’re filing for documented losses (up to $2,500, requires paperwork) or the alternate cash payment (~$50, no paperwork). You can only choose one.

Step 3 — Enter your personal information. The form asks for your name, address, and contact details. Make sure the address you enter is where you want your payment sent.

Step 4 — Attach documentation (documented losses only). Upload or include your supporting documents — credit card statements, bank statements, receipts for credit monitoring services, or any other third-party records showing out-of-pocket costs tied to the breach.

Step 5 — Submit by June 15, 2026. Online submissions must be completed by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026. Paper forms must be postmarked by that same date and mailed to: Settlement Administrator – 83358, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391.

Step 6 — Save your confirmation. Screenshot or print your submission confirmation. If anything goes wrong with your claim, you’ll need it to follow up with Kroll.

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes (alternate cash) or 15–20 minutes (documented losses)

Every Deadline Falls on June 15, 2026

Milestone	Date
OrthopedicsNY breach discovered	December 28, 2023
Breach notification letters sent	November 4, 2024
Settlement opens for claims	TBD
Claim filing deadline	June 15, 2026
Opt-out deadline	June 15, 2026
Objection deadline	June 15, 2026
Final approval hearing	June 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET
Payment distribution	Within 45 days after final approval

Frequently Asked Questions

I got a notice letter from OrthopedicsNY — does that mean I have to file a claim?

 No. Filing is optional, but it is the only way to get paid. If you are a settlement class member and you do nothing, you will give up your right to start a lawsuit, continue a lawsuit, or be part of any other lawsuit against OrthopedicsNY about the legal issues resolved by this settlement — and you will not receive any settlement benefits. So if you want money, you must file before June 15, 2026.

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?

 No. The claim form is straightforward and available at nyorthosettlement.com. The Court appointed Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC as class counsel. You will not be charged directly for these lawyers — they receive compensation from the settlement fund subject to court approval.

Is this settlement legitimate?

Yes. The case is Michael Sayers, et al. v. OrthopedicsNY, LLP, Case No. 2026-CA-000641, pending in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida. The settlement administrator is Kroll Settlement Administration LLC. The official settlement website, nyorthosettlement.com, is court-authorized.

When will I receive my payment? 

Settlement benefits will be distributed as soon as possible if and when the Court grants final approval of the settlement and after any appeals are resolved. The settlement agreement calls for distribution within 45 days after final approval. With the hearing set for June 30, 2026, payments could realistically go out in late summer 2026 if no appeals are filed.

What if I missed the June 15 claim deadline?

 If you miss the June 15, 2026 deadline, you will not receive any payment and you will be bound by the settlement’s release of claims — meaning you give up your right to sue OrthopedicsNY separately over the breach. There is no indication the deadline will be extended.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

It may. Settlement payments for data breaches can be treated as ordinary income or as reimbursement of actual losses, and the tax treatment depends on which track you filed under and your individual circumstances. Consult a tax professional if you have questions about how to report the payment.

My data was misused — should I take the $50 or file for documented losses?

 If you incurred real out-of-pocket costs — paid for credit monitoring, hired a fraud resolution service, spent time and money fixing identity theft — file for documented losses and submit the paperwork. You can claim up to $2,500. If you didn’t have concrete expenses, the $50 alternate payment requires no documentation and is the simpler path.

Can I file a documented losses claim and also get the $50? 

No. You must choose one payment type. Settlement class members may choose to receive Cash Payment A (documented losses up to $2,500) or Cash Payment B (alternate cash, estimated $50) — not both.

Sources & References

1. Official settlement website: nyorthosettlement.com
2. Official FAQ: nyorthosettlement.com/faq
3. Online claim form: nyorthosettlement.com — Submit Claim
4. Case docket: Michael Sayers, et al. v. OrthopedicsNY, LLP, Case No. 2026-CA-000641, Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida

Last Updated: April 4, 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.