Park Dental Data Breach Settlement, Claim Up to $2,500 or $60 Plus Free Credit Monitoring by December 28, 2026
Park Dental Data Breach Settlement
Park Dental (PDG, P.A.) has agreed to settle a class action over a January 2024 data security incident in which an unauthorized person accessed certain employee email accounts that contained personal information. The case is In re Park Dental Data Breach Litigation, pending in Hennepin County District Court, Minnesota.
The most important thing to understand: this is not a fixed settlement fund divided among everyone. It is a claims-based agreement in which Park Dental pays approved benefits separately. Approved benefits are not reduced just because more people file claims.
Eligible people who file a valid, timely claim may receive:
- Up to $2,500 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses caused by the incident, or
- Up to $60 ($15 per hour for up to 4 hours) for time spent responding to the incident, available generally only to people whose Social Security number and driver’s license number were both affected, and
- One year of free credit monitoring (Cyex Financial Shield Complete, with at least $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance), which any class member can claim in addition to either cash option.
The settlement does not promise $2,500 or $2,560 to every affected patient.
Claim, opt-out and objection deadline: December 28, 2026. Final approval hearing: February 1, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (video conference).
The court granted preliminary approval on September 29, 2026, but the settlement is not final. Park Dental denies wrongdoing.
Official settlement website: https://www.parkdentaldatasecuritysettlement.com/ Official claim portal: https://www.parkdentaldatasecuritysettlement.com/ (use the claim number on your notice)
Park Dental Data Breach Settlement: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Official settlement website | https://www.parkdentaldatasecuritysettlement.com/ |
| Official claim form | Online or printable form on the official website (claim number on your notice) |
| Defendant | PDG, P.A., d/b/a Park Dental |
| Case name | In re Park Dental Data Breach Litigation |
| Case number | 27-cv-24-12335 |
| Court | Hennepin County District Court, Minnesota |
| Judge | Joseph R. Klein |
| Data incident | Unauthorized email account access, January 11–23, 2024 (discovered January 23, 2024) |
| Settlement agreement executed | August 11, 2026 |
| Preliminary approval | September 29, 2026 |
| Settlement structure | Claims-based; no fixed fund or aggregate cap |
| Documented-loss benefit | Up to $2,500 |
| Alternative lost-time benefit | $15/hour, up to 4 hours ($60) |
| Credit monitoring | 1 year of Cyex Financial Shield Complete (about $179.40 value) |
| Claim form required | Yes (one claim per person) |
| Claim deadline | December 28, 2026 (online by 11:59 p.m. CT or postmarked) |
| Opt-out deadline | December 28, 2026 |
| Objection deadline | December 28, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | February 1, 2027, 9:00 a.m. CT, by video conference |
| Settlement administrator | Verita Global |
| Administrator phone / email | (888) 808-2619 / [email protected] |
| Status | Preliminary approval granted; final approval pending |
This is a proposed settlement. The court has not entered a final judgment finding Park Dental liable.
What Happened in the Park Dental Data Breach?
According to Park Dental’s original patient notification, the company became aware of unauthorized activity involving a limited number of employee email accounts on January 23, 2024. Its investigation found that an unauthorized person had accessed certain employee email accounts between January 11 and January 23, 2024. Park Dental completed its investigation on June 10, 2024, and then notified affected individuals.
Park Dental stated that the incident was limited to its Microsoft 365 cloud environment and did not involve a compromise of its internal computer network or its central patient records database.
That distinction matters, but it does not mean no patient information was exposed. Employee email accounts can hold files and messages with sensitive personal information even when a central database was not breached.
What personal information was exposed?
What was exposed varied from person to person. Park Dental’s original notice described these categories:
| Information | Exposure described |
| Names | Potentially affected |
| Demographic information | Potentially affected |
| Medical information | Potentially affected |
| Health insurance information | Potentially affected |
| Dates of birth | Potentially affected |
| Social Security numbers | A limited number of individuals |
| Driver’s license numbers | A limited number of individuals |
| Financial account information | A limited number of individuals |
| Payment card information | A limited number of individuals |
| Full access credentials | A limited number of individuals |
The settlement notice explains that, for the vast majority of affected people, the only information compromised was an internal Park Dental identification number that cannot be used in another context. This is why the $60 lost-time payment is limited to people whose Social Security number and driver’s license number were affected, according to Park Dental’s records.
Did Park Dental report confirmed identity theft?
In its original notification, Park Dental said it was not aware of any identity theft or fraud resulting from the incident at that time. That is not proof that no one was ever harmed, and the settlement still provides a way to be reimbursed for qualifying losses connected to the incident.
Is the August 2026 Park Dental Partners incident part of this settlement?
No. Park Dental Partners disclosed a separate cybersecurity incident in August 2026. That later incident is not the January 2024 event covered by this settlement. Receiving a notice about one incident does not automatically make you eligible for a claim about the other.
Why Did Patients Sue Park Dental?
The lawsuit followed the discovery that unauthorized individuals had accessed employee email accounts containing potentially sensitive information. Patients give dental practices personal, medical and insurance information for treatment and billing, and generally do not expect it to be reachable through a compromised email account.
When information like this is exposed, people may face:
- Higher risk of identity theft or medical identity theft
- Concern about unauthorized access to medical information
- Time and cost spent monitoring credit reports and financial accounts
- Expenses such as credit monitoring or replacing identification documents
- Anxiety about how their information may be used
What did the plaintiffs allege?
Several proposed class actions were consolidated. The amended consolidated complaint alleged:
- Negligence
- Negligence per se
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Intrusion upon seclusion and invasion of privacy
- Breach of implied contract
- Violations of the Minnesota Health Records Act
- Declaratory relief
- Unjust enrichment
Park Dental disputed the allegations. On November 13, 2025, the court granted part of Park Dental’s motion to dismiss and denied other parts. The breach-of-fiduciary-duty, privacy-invasion and unjust-enrichment claims were dismissed. The negligence, negligence per se, implied contract, Minnesota Health Records Act and declaratory relief claims were allowed to continue.
The settlement therefore did not follow a court finding that any allegation was true.
Did Park Dental admit wrongdoing?
No. Park Dental denies wrongdoing and has not admitted liability. The agreement is a compromise to avoid the cost, risk and delay of continued litigation. The court has not decided that Park Dental violated Minnesota’s health privacy laws or mishandled patient information.
Who Qualifies for the Park Dental Data Breach Settlement?
You may be a Settlement Class Member if you are a living individual in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the January 2024 Park Dental Data Security Incident. This is a nationwide class, not limited to Minnesota residents.
If you received a notice in the mail with a claim number, you were identified as a potential class member. If you did not get a notice but believe you were affected, contact the administrator or request a claim form through the settlement website.
Because only a small share of people had sensitive identifiers exposed, being a class member does not mean you qualify for every benefit. Eligibility for each benefit is explained below.
Park Dental Settlement Benefits
1. Documented out-of-pocket losses: up to $2,500
You may be reimbursed up to $2,500 for documented, unreimbursed losses that are more likely than not caused by the data incident. Examples listed in the notice include:
- Bank fees
- Long-distance phone charges
- Qualifying cell phone or data charges
- Postage
- Gasoline for local travel
- Fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or identity theft insurance, if purchased within the period stated in the notice (December 6, 2024 through December 28, 2026)
Documentation is required, such as receipts, bank or credit card statements, invoices or phone records. Self-prepared documents alone are not enough. Keep originals and send copies.
2. Lost time payment: up to $60
You may receive $15 per hour for up to 4 hours (maximum $60) for time spent responding to the incident. This option is generally limited to class members whose Social Security number and driver’s license number were both affected, according to Park Dental’s records. You must briefly describe how the time was spent.
The documented-loss payment and the lost-time payment are alternatives. You choose one cash option, not both.
3. Credit monitoring: one year of Cyex Financial Shield Complete
All class members may claim one year of Cyex Financial Shield Complete, including at least $1,000,000 in identity theft protection insurance (valued at about $179.40). You can claim this in addition to either cash option.
One claim per person
Each class member may submit only one claim form, even if you are claiming more than one benefit.
Is there a cap on total payments?
Park Dental agreed to pay approved benefits separately. There is no overall settlement fund or aggregate payment cap, and approved benefits will not be reduced simply because many people file claims. Check the settlement agreement on the official website for any terms on attorneys’ fees and administration costs, which are paid separately under the agreement.
How to File a Park Dental Settlement Claim
Filing is free. Deadline: December 28, 2026.
Option 1: File online
- Go to the official settlement website.
- Open the claim form and enter the claim number from your notice.
- Choose the benefit or benefits you want: documented losses or lost time, and/or credit monitoring.
- Upload your supporting documents if you are claiming documented losses.
- Submit by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on December 28, 2026, and save your confirmation.
Option 2: File by mail
Download a personalized claim form from the website (or request one if you do not have a claim number), complete and sign it, and mail it with copies of your documents to:
In re Park Dental Data Breach Litigation Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 301172 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
It must be postmarked by December 28, 2026.
No claim number?
You can still request a claim form through the website, or contact the administrator at (888) 808-2619 or [email protected].
Deadlines and Court Dates
| Action | Deadline |
| Submit claim (online or postmarked) | December 28, 2026 |
| Opt out | December 28, 2026 |
| Object | December 28, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | February 1, 2027, 9:00 a.m. CT (video) |
No benefits will be paid until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Your Options: Claim, Opt Out, Object or Do Nothing
| Option | Get benefits? | Keep right to sue separately? | Deadline |
| File a claim | Yes, if approved | No, you release covered claims | Dec. 28, 2026 |
| Opt out | No | Yes | Dec. 28, 2026 |
| Object (and stay in) | Only if you also claim | No | Dec. 28, 2026 |
| Do nothing | No | No | N/A |
How to opt out
Follow the exclusion instructions on the settlement website or in your notice, and submit your request by December 28, 2026. If you opt out, you receive no benefits and keep the right to sue Park Dental on your own, at your own cost and subject to legal deadlines and defenses. Think carefully before opting out of a data breach settlement. Individual data breach lawsuits are expensive and difficult, and you would not be able to object once you have opted out.
How to object
If you stay in the class but disagree with the settlement, submit a written objection by December 28, 2026, following the procedure in the notice. You may also appear at the final approval hearing, which will be held by video conference.
What happens if you do nothing?
You stay in the class, receive no benefits, and give up claims against Park Dental and related parties relating to the data security incident if the court approves the settlement. Doing nothing does not preserve your right to sue.
What Claims Are Released?
Unless you opt out, you release Park Dental and related parties from claims connected to the January 2024 incident. The full release language is in the Settlement Agreement on the official website. Read it before you decide.
Minnesota and Federal Laws That Apply to the Park Dental Data Breach
Minnesota Health Records Act (Minn. Stat. 144.291–144.298)
This Minnesota law governs how providers handle patient health records. Section 144.293 generally requires patient consent before health records are released, and Section 144.298 provides that a person who negligently or intentionally releases a health record in violation of the Act can be liable for compensatory damages plus costs and reasonable attorney fees. The plaintiffs relied on this Act, and it survived the November 2025 motion to dismiss, but no court has found Park Dental liable.
Minnesota data breach notification law (Minn. Stat. 325E.61)
This statute requires businesses that own or license certain personal information to notify affected Minnesota residents of a security breach in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay, subject to law enforcement and investigation needs. It generally covers name combined with a Social Security number, driver’s license number or financial account number with access codes. It is primarily enforced by the Minnesota Attorney General.
HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164)
Dental practices that bill insurance electronically are generally covered entities under HIPAA. The Breach Notification Rule requires notice to affected individuals without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 days after discovery, and the Security Rule requires safeguards for electronic protected health information. HIPAA does not give individuals a private right to sue, which is one reason breach victims rely on state law claims such as negligence and state health records statutes.
Common-law claims: negligence, negligence per se and implied contract
Negligence requires a duty, a breach, causation and damages. Negligence per se argues that violating a statute or regulation, such as a data protection standard, can itself establish breach. Implied contract claims argue that by collecting personal information in exchange for services, a provider implicitly promised reasonable safeguards. The court allowed all three theories to proceed past the motion to dismiss, which is a procedural ruling and not a finding on the merits.
Class action procedure: Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 23
The case proceeds as a class action under Minn. R. Civ. P. 23. Rule 23 requires that a class action settlement be approved by the court after notice to class members. That is why the process includes notice, preliminary approval, a claim period, opt-out and objection rights, and a final approval hearing where the judge decides whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate.
Why settle without a trial?
Data breach cases face real hurdles, including proving that the exposure actually caused harm and proving damages for each class member. A settlement offers defined benefits now rather than the uncertainty of trial and appeals.
When Will Park Dental Settlement Benefits Be Paid?
Payments and credit monitoring codes will be distributed only after the court grants final approval at or after the February 1, 2027 hearing and any appeals are resolved. The notice does not guarantee a payment date, so check the official website for updates.
How to Protect Yourself After a Data Breach
Whether or not you file a claim, consider these steps:
- Read your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements from your insurer for services you did not receive, a sign of medical identity theft.
- Place a credit freeze with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Federal law makes credit freezes free.
- Review your credit reports for free at AnnualCreditReport.com.
- Consider a fraud alert if you suspect misuse.
- Watch for phishing that uses your name, dental provider or insurer.
- Report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov and keep records of your time and costs, which can support a claim.
Are Settlement Payments Taxable?
Some settlement payments, such as compensation beyond reimbursement of actual losses, may be taxable depending on your circumstances. This article is not tax advice. Ask a tax professional.
How to Contact the Settlement Administrator
Administrator: Verita Global Official website: https://www.parkdentaldatasecuritysettlement.com/ Phone: (888) 808-2619 Email: [email protected] Mail: In re Park Dental Data Breach Litigation, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301172, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
The website includes the FAQ, case documents, important dates and the claim form.
Park Dental Data Breach Settlement: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Park Dental data breach settlement real?
Yes. It is a proposed class action settlement in In re Park Dental Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 27-cv-24-12335. The court granted preliminary approval on September 29, 2026, and final approval is pending.
How much is the Park Dental settlement?
There is no fixed fund. You can claim up to $2,500 in documented losses or up to $60 for lost time, plus one year of credit monitoring.
Does everyone get $2,500?
No. $2,500 is the maximum for documented, unreimbursed losses caused by the incident. You must provide documentation.
Who can claim the $60 lost-time payment?
Generally only class members whose Social Security number and driver’s license number were both affected, according to Park Dental’s records.
Can I claim both the $2,500 and the $60?
No. They are alternative cash options. You can add credit monitoring to either one.
Do I need receipts?
Yes, for documented losses. Self-prepared documents alone are not enough.
Who qualifies?
Living individuals in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the January 2024 incident.
What is the claim deadline?
December 28, 2026, online by 11:59 p.m. Central Time or postmarked by that date.
What is the opt-out and objection deadline?
December 28, 2026.
I never got a notice. What should I do?
Contact the administrator or request a claim form on the settlement website.
Is the August 2026 Park Dental Partners incident covered?
No. This settlement covers only the January 2024 incident.
Did Park Dental admit it did something wrong?
No. Park Dental denies wrongdoing.
When will I be paid?
After final approval and the resolution of any appeals. The final approval hearing is February 1, 2027.
Can I claim credit monitoring without claiming cash?
Yes. All class members may claim credit monitoring.
What Should You Do Before December 28?
- Find your notice and claim number, or request a claim form.
- Gather receipts, statements and invoices for any out-of-pocket losses.
- If you are thinking about opting out or objecting, decide before December 28, 2026.
- Otherwise, submit your claim by December 28, 2026 and save your confirmation.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. The official settlement notice, agreement and court orders control over this summary. For advice about your own rights, consult a qualified attorney.
More Data Breach Settlement Coverage
Browse more consumer class action settlements and data breach claim guides on AllAboutLawyer.com. Each settlement has different defendants, classes and requirements, and eligibility in one does not establish eligibility in another.
Sources
Primary settlement materials
- Official Park Dental Data Security Settlement Website
- Alternate Official Settlement Site (Verita)
- Settlement Notice, Settlement Agreement, FAQ and Claim Form (available on the official website)
- Park Dental’s original patient notification of the January 2024 incident
Statutes, rules and regulations
- Minnesota Health Records Act, Minn. Stat. 144.291–144.298
- Minnesota Data Breach Notification, Minn. Stat. 325E.61
- Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 23
- HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, 45 C.F.R. 164.400–414
Consumer protection resources
About the Author
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