$1.08M South Texas Oncology and Hematology Data Breach Settlement, Are You Eligible? Deadline to File is July 6, 2026

A class action lawsuit accused South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC of failing to protect patients’ sensitive personal and health information during a February 2024 data breach. The company agreed to pay $1,075,000 to resolve those claims without admitting any wrongdoing. The settlement is open for claims, and the deadline to file is July 6, 2026.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$1,075,000
Claim Deadline	July 6, 2026
Who Qualifies	Living individuals whose private information an unauthorized party may have accessed in the February 15, 2024 data incident
Payout Per Person	Up to $5,000 (documented losses) or an estimated $100 flat cash payment, plus 2 years of free medical data monitoring
Proof Required	Yes (for documented losses); No (for flat cash payment and medical monitoring)
Settlement Status	Proposed — Final Approval Hearing July 21, 2026
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Official Website	southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com

Current Status & What Happens Next

• The court scheduled a Final Approval Hearing for July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT at the 438th Judicial District Court of Bexar County in San Antonio, Texas.
• The opt-out and objection deadlines are both June 22, 2026 — if you miss the opt-out window, you lose the right to sue South Texas Oncology and Hematology separately over this breach.
• Once the court grants final approval, the settlement administrator will distribute benefits no later than 75 days after final approval or 30 days after the settlement becomes effective, whichever is later — putting estimated payment delivery in fall 2026.

What Is the South Texas Oncology and Hematology Lawsuit About?

The lawsuit, Doris Flores et al. v. South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC, Case No. 2024C113299, alleges that South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC failed to adequately protect the private information of its patients. On or about February 15, 2024, an unauthorized party gained access to the company’s systems and may have accessed or acquired sensitive data.

The compromised information reportedly included names, Social Security numbers, and private health information. For cancer and hematology patients — many of whom share some of their most sensitive medical data with their care providers — that kind of exposure creates serious risks, including medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and unauthorized use of healthcare benefits.

The plaintiffs brought this lawsuit alleging the company failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to prevent the incident. South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC denies all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation. The case is pending in the 438th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas.

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Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

The settlement class includes all living individuals whose private information an unauthorized party may have accessed or acquired as a result of the February 15, 2024 data incident at South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC.

You may qualify if:

• You received a notification letter from South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC stating your private information may have been affected by the February 2024 data incident
• Your information included names, Social Security numbers, or private health information stored by South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC
• You are a living individual — estates and deceased individuals do not qualify as class members
• You have not already opted out of the settlement

If you received a breach notice letter, you are very likely part of the settlement class. If you are unsure, contact the settlement administrator at (833) 630-5404 or email [email protected].

How Much Can You Receive?

All class members choose one of two cash payment options, and may also add free medical data monitoring on top of whichever cash option they select.

Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (up to $5,000): 

You can claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses that you can show are related to the data breach. Eligible expenses include costs for credit monitoring or identity theft protection services purchased after the incident, unreimbursed fraudulent charges, fees to freeze or unfreeze your credit, and other direct financial losses traceable to the breach. You must provide reasonable third-party documentation such as receipts, invoices, telephone records, or email correspondence. Personal affidavits alone are not sufficient but may supplement other submitted documents. Payments are subject to pro rata adjustment if total documented claims exceed the available fund.

Cash Payment B — Flat Cash Payment (estimated $100):

 If you have no documented losses or prefer a simpler claim, you can elect a flat cash payment estimated at $100. This amount may increase or decrease depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the funds remaining after fees, service awards, and administration costs are deducted.

Medical Data Monitoring (all class members):

 Regardless of which cash option you choose, you can also elect two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete at no cost. This product includes credit monitoring, healthcare insurance plan ID monitoring, Medicare beneficiary identifier monitoring, medical record number monitoring, dark web monitoring, high-risk transaction monitoring, and $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance coverage with no deductible.

Note that attorneys’ fees of $358,333.33, service awards of $2,500 per class representative, and administration costs come out of the $1,075,000 fund before payments go to claimants.

How to File a Claim

Step 1 — Visit the official settlement website: Go to southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com to file online, or download the PDF claim form to complete and mail.

Step 2 — Locate your Class Member ID: Find the Class Member ID printed on the notice letter you received from South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC. Contact Kroll at (833) 630-5404 if you cannot find your notice.

Step 3 — Select your cash payment option: Choose Cash Payment A (documented losses, up to $5,000) or Cash Payment B (estimated $100 flat payment). You can only select one cash option.

Step 4 — Add medical data monitoring: Indicate on your claim form whether you want to enroll in two years of free CyEx Medical Shield Complete monitoring. This is separate from your cash payment selection.

Step 5 — Upload documentation if claiming documented losses: Attach receipts, invoices, telephone records, emails, or other third-party documents showing your losses relate to the breach. Personal affidavits alone will not satisfy the documentation requirement.

Step 6 — Submit and save your confirmation: Submit online by July 6, 2026, or mail your completed form postmarked by July 6, 2026, to: Settlement Administrator – 83383, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. Save your confirmation number.

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes (longer if gathering documentation for a documented losses claim)

Important Deadlines & Dates

Milestone	Date
Data Incident Occurred	February 15, 2024
Lawsuit Filed	Case No. 2024C113299, Bexar County, TX
Claims Period Opens	TBD
Opt-Out Deadline	June 22, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 22, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	July 6, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT
Expected Payment Date	No later than 75 days after final approval (est. fall 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim in the South Texas Oncology and Hematology settlement? 

No. Court-appointed Class Counsel — Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A., Tyler J. Bean of Siri & Glimstad LLP, and Charles E. Schaffer of Levin Sedran & Berman LLP — represent all class members at no direct cost to you. You can file your claim online at southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com without hiring a personal attorney.

Is the South Texas Oncology and Hematology settlement legitimate? 

Yes. This is a court-authorized settlement pending in the 438th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas. Kroll Settlement Administration LLC — one of the most established claims administrators in the country — manages the official website, which is the only authorized site for this case.

When will I receive my South Texas Oncology and Hematology settlement payment?

 The court must grant final approval at the July 21, 2026 hearing first. After approval and the resolution of any appeals, the settlement administrator will distribute benefits no later than 75 days after final approval or 30 days after the settlement becomes effective, whichever is later. Realistically, claimants can expect payments in fall 2026.

What if I missed the claim deadline?

 The claim deadline is July 6, 2026 and has not passed yet. If you miss it, you will not receive any cash payment or free monitoring benefits — but you will still be bound by the settlement and unable to sue separately unless you opt out by June 22, 2026.

Will my settlement payment affect my taxes? 

It depends on what the payment compensates. Reimbursements for documented out-of-pocket losses are often non-taxable, while a general cash payment may be treated as taxable income. Speak with a tax professional about your specific situation, as rules vary.

What type of information did the South Texas Oncology and Hematology breach expose?

 The breach potentially exposed names, Social Security numbers, and private health information stored by South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC. The specific data affected may vary by individual — your breach notification letter should indicate what categories of your information were involved.

Can I claim both a cash payment and medical data monitoring? 

Yes. The two benefits work together. You select either Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B for the cash portion, and you can separately elect to enroll in two years of free CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical data monitoring — regardless of which cash option you choose.

Can I opt out of the South Texas Oncology and Hematology settlement? 

Yes. If you want to preserve your right to sue South Texas Oncology and Hematology separately, you must mail a written opt-out request to Kroll postmarked by June 22, 2026. Opting out means you receive no settlement benefits. Consult an attorney before doing so — individual data breach cases are costly and difficult to pursue on your own.

If your health information was exposed in a similar medical provider breach, you may also want to review the Chattanooga Heart Institute $3.75M data breach settlement claims or the General Physician P.C. $2.5M data breach settlement for patients — both involve healthcare provider breaches with comparable payout structures and 2026 claim deadlines.

Sources & References

1. Official Settlement Website: southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com
2. Official Settlement FAQ (Kroll/Court-Authorized): southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com/faq
3. Settlement Agreement (Court Filing): South TX — Settlement Agreement
4. Court Docket Reference: Doris Flores et al. v. South Texas Oncology and Hematology PLLC, Case No. 2024C113299, 438th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas

Last Updated: April 16, 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.