Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Harris, et al. v. Summit Medical Group, PLLC, No. 2-119-25

November 4, 2026. That’s your deadline to claim money from the Summit Medical data breach settlement, and it’s 36 days away.

Summit Medical Group is capping cash claims at $500,000 in Harris v. Summit Medical Group, PLLC, No. 2-119-25, for people whose data was exposed in a September 2024 cyberattack. Do I qualify for the Summit Medical settlement? If you got a notice, you’re in.

Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$500,000 cap on all cash payments. Attorneys’ fees and service awards are paid separately by Summit Medical. Total settlement value: UNVERIFIED — settlement agreement not accessible
Claim Deadline	November 4, 2026 (online, or mailed with a postmark by that date)
Who Qualifies	Living individuals in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the September 2024 incident, including anyone mailed a notice
Estimated Payout	Up to $2,500 (documented losses); up to $45 (lost time); two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete. Cash may shrink pro rata
Proof Required	Yes for the $2,500 option (receipts). No for the $45 option (you attest to your time)
Settlement Status	Proposed. Final approval hearing November 19, 2026
Court & Case Number	Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee, Case No. 2-119-25
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — the administrator’s site doesn’t name the legal claims, and the complaint wasn’t accessed
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	summitmedicaldatasettlement.com
Last Updated	September 29, 2026

Who Is Summit Medical and Why Are They Being Sued for a Data Breach?

Summit Medical Group, PLLC kept patient records, and the files potentially accessed in the September 2024 cyberattack may have held medical record numbers, dates of service, treatment and prescription details, and health insurance information. That’s more than a name. If you ever saw a Summit Medical provider, an insurance statement you don’t recognize deserves a second look.

What Happened in the Summit Medical Data Breach in September 2024?

The lawsuit alleges that a targeted cyberattack on Summit Medical’s computer systems in September 2024 reached files containing private information. Those files may have held names, contact details, demographic information and Social Security numbers, plus the medical details above. It’s a data breach case, plain and simple.

They deny any wrongdoing. The settlement website says so directly: “Summit Medical denies that it did anything wrong,” and both sides settled to avoid the costs and risks of continuing. No court has decided who’s right.

We’ve tracked others. One is Cigna Data Breach Lawsuit, Hackers Stole Medical Records – Claim Deadline Was January 5, 2026, which explains why data breach compensation can take years to arrive. The court hasn’t picked a winner here; it’s only being asked to approve a deal.

Who Qualifies for the Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this settlement includes you.

• Anyone who received a mailed notice about the September 2024 Summit Medical data incident
• Living people in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised, even if no notice reached them
• Not included: Summit Medical’s directors and officers, and those of its subsidiaries and affiliates
• Not included: government entities, plus the judges on the case, their immediate families and court staff

Did a letter from Summit Medical show up in your mailbox? Then your name is on the class list, and you don’t need to prove your data was stolen.

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Summit Medical Data Breach Class Members Outside Tennessee — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. The class covers living individuals anywhere in the United States, even though the case sits in Knox County, Tennessee. Where you live doesn’t change whether you’re eligible.

Not sure if you qualify for the Summit Medical data breach settlement? A free legal consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the November 4, 2026 deadline.

How Much Can Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $2,500 Per Person

Three benefits are on the table. Two pay cash and one is medical data monitoring, and you can claim all three if you’re a class member.

Summit Medical Payout With Proof — Up to $2,500

Cash Payment A repays documented out-of-pocket losses, up to $2,500, from September 2024 through November 4, 2026. Receipts are required. Covered costs include identity theft losses, credit report and freeze fees, monitoring fees, ID replacement and bank postage, but nothing a third party already reimbursed.

Summit Medical Payout Without Proof — Up to $45

Cash Payment B pays $15 an hour for up to three hours, so $45 at most. No receipts needed. Time spent changing passwords, checking accounts for suspicious activity or researching the breach counts, and you attest that you spent it.

What Pro-Rata Means for Your Summit Medical Check

Claims above $500,000 shrink every check. Here’s the math: $500,000 divided by $45 is 11,111.11, so 11,112 full lost-time claims alone would push past the cap. More filers, smaller checks.

Everyone can also enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete, which adds $1 million of medical identity theft insurance. It watches for health insurance ID exposure, medical record number exposure and unauthorized HSA spending. That part needs no receipts.

Payments only go out after the court grants final approval and any appeals end. Delivery method isn’t stated. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099, so check with a tax professional.

Class counsel will ask the court for up to $575,000 in fees and costs. That tops the entire cash cap. Summit pays it separately, so it won’t shrink your check, but it’s worth knowing before you decide how much effort this claim deserves.

How to File Your Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to summitmedicaldatasettlement.com/form/claim.
2. Log in with the Login ID and PIN printed on your notice. Lost it? Email [email protected] with your full name and mailing address.
3. Choose your benefits: monitoring, Cash Payment A, Cash Payment B, or any mix.
4. Upload receipts if you’re claiming Cash Payment A.
5. Submit and keep any confirmation you receive.
6. Prefer mail? Download the claim form and send it with your documents to Summit Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958, postmarked by November 4, 2026.

That’s 36 days from today. For a claim this short, there’s no good reason to wait.

Should Summit Medical Class Members Opt Out or Object Before October 20, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Summit Medical Settlement Actually Means

You get no payment and no monitoring, but you keep the right to sue Summit Medical on your own. Mail a signed request with the case name and number, your full name, address, phone and email, and the words “Opt-Out Request” to Summit Data Incident Settlement, ATTN: Exclusion Request, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958, postmarked by October 20, 2026. Most people shouldn’t opt out without legal advice.

How to Object to the Summit Medical Settlement

Stay in the class and tell the court why you disagree. File a written objection with the Clerk of Court, 400 Main St., Ste. M30, Knoxville, TN 37902, by October 20, 2026, and mail copies to the settlement administrator, Class Counsel and Summit’s counsel. The objection needs nine items, including your grounds and your own signature, so read FAQ 16 on the settlement site first.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before October 20, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — agreement date not shown on the administrator’s site
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — not stated. Notification mailing is listed as August 17, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	November 4, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	October 20, 2026 (postmark)
Objection Deadline	October 20, 2026 (filed with the Clerk)
Final Approval Hearing	November 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CT, Knox County Circuit Court, Knoxville
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payments follow final approval and any appeals; no date is set

Summit Medical Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 2-119-25

Do I need a lawyer to file a Summit Medical data breach settlement claim?

No. The court appointed four firms, including Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC, as Class Counsel at no charge to you. You file online with your Login ID and PIN. Hiring your own lawyer is optional and at your own expense.

Is the Summit Medical data breach settlement legitimate?

Yes. The Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee authorized the notice, and Simpluris runs the official site at summitmedicaldatasettlement.com. The court still has to approve the deal at the November 19, 2026 hearing.

When will Summit Medical settlement payments be sent?

Not yet set. Payments go out only if the court grants final approval on or after the November 19, 2026 hearing, and after any appeals are resolved. The settlement site simply asks class members to be patient.

What if I missed the Summit Medical claim deadline?

It hasn’t passed yet. You have until November 4, 2026. If you miss it, you get no benefits and still give up the right to sue Summit over the released claims, unless you opted out by October 20, 2026.

Will my Summit Medical settlement payment go on a 1099?

Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. The lost-time payment tops out at $45, so only a documented-loss payment, up to $2,500, could pass that line. Check with a tax professional.

How much will I get from the Summit Medical settlement?

Up to $2,500 with receipts, up to $45 for lost time, plus two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete. If total cash claims exceed $500,000, payments shrink pro rata, so your final amount isn’t known until after November 4, 2026.

How do I file a Summit Medical settlement claim if I lost my notice?

Email [email protected] with your full name and mailing address to request your Login ID and PIN, or call (866) 675-2936. You can also download the mail-in claim form from the settlement site.

Sources Used in This Summit Medical Data Breach Settlement Article

• Official settlement administrator — Harris, et al. v. Summit Medical Group, PLLC settlement website, home page, retrieved September 29, 2026: http://summitmedicaldatasettlement.com/
• Official settlement administrator — Frequently Asked Questions, retrieved September 29, 2026: https://summitmedicaldatasettlement.com/faq/
• Official settlement administrator — Important Dates, retrieved September 29, 2026: https://summitmedicaldatasettlement.com/dates/
• Official settlement administrator — Claim Form page, retrieved September 29, 2026: https://summitmedicaldatasettlement.com/form/claim

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement administrator website on September 29, 2026. Last Updated: September 29, 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.