Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify, In re Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Litigation, No. 27-CV-25-16549

November 9, 2026. That’s your deadline to claim benefits from the Twin Cities Pain Clinic data breach settlement — and it’s closer than it sounds. TCPC is providing two years of credit monitoring plus a cash payment to everyone whose personal and medical information was exposed in a July 2025 email breach. Filing takes about ten minutes.

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Value	No single fund total is published. TCPC provides two years of credit monitoring to every Class Member plus cash payments capped in aggregate at $385,000. Attorneys’ fees of up to $220,000 and service awards of $12,500 are paid separately by TCPC, not from the $385,000 cash cap
Claim Deadline	November 9, 2026
Who Qualifies	All individuals in the United States who had Private Information accessed and/or acquired as a result of the July 2025 TCPC Data Incident
Estimated Payout	Up to $4,500 for documented extraordinary losses (identity theft or fraud), up to $450 for documented ordinary out-of-pocket losses, or a flat $55 cash payment with no proof required — plus two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring for every Class Member regardless of which cash option is chosen
Proof Required (Yes/No)	Yes, for the documented-loss payment. No, for the flat $55 payment or the credit monitoring benefit
Settlement Status	Settlement reached; final approval hearing pending
Court & Case Number	District Court of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Case No. 27-CV-25-16549
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — the settlement notice describes TCPC’s alleged failure to protect Private Information in the Data Incident but does not name specific statutory or common-law claims
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	https://tcpcdatasettlement.com/
Last Updated	September 19, 2026

Who Is Twin Cities Pain Clinic and Why Are They Being Sued Over a Data Breach?

Twin Cities Pain Clinic is a Minnesota medical practice treating patients for pain management, which means its records combine some of the most sensitive data categories there are — Social Security numbers alongside treatment notes and health insurance details. A single compromised employee email account was enough to put that whole mix of financial and medical data at risk. That’s exactly the kind of concentrated exposure that HIPAA-covered practices like this one are frequent targets for.

What Did Twin Cities Pain Clinic Do to Patients in July 2025?

The lawsuit centers on a business email compromise that targeted one TCPC employee email account in July 2025. Files connected to that account may have contained names, dates of birth, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, financial account information, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, medical records numbers, treatment notes, and provider information. TCPC’s own investigation hasn’t turned up evidence that anyone actually misused that data — which matters, because it means this settlement compensates for exposure and risk, not confirmed fraud.

TCPC hasn’t admitted fault. It agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continuing to litigate the case in Hennepin County District Court.

This mirrors Brevard Skin & Cancer Center’s recent data breach settlement in almost every detail — same CyEx credit monitoring product, same small-practice profile. A single compromised inbox at a clinic this size can expose the same sensitive data categories as a breach at a major hospital system, without the same security budget behind it.

Are You Part of the Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement?

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

• Anyone whose Private Information was accessed or acquired in the July 2025 TCPC email breach
• Patients whose names, Social Security numbers, or medical records numbers were stored in the compromised account
• People who received a notice letter directly from TCPC about the Data Incident
• Individuals whose financial account or health insurance information was included in the affected files

You don’t qualify if you’re one of TCPC’s own officers, directors, or related companies, a government entity, the presiding judge or the judge’s family and staff, or if you’ve validly opted out.

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Settlement Class Members Outside Minnesota — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. The settlement class covers all individuals in the United States whose Private Information was accessed or acquired in the Data Incident, no matter where they live. Minnesota is simply where TCPC is based and where the lawsuit was filed, in Hennepin County District Court.

Not sure if you qualify for the Twin Cities Pain Clinic data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the November 9, 2026 deadline.

How Much Can Twin Cities Pain Clinic Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $4,500 Plus Two Years of Credit Monitoring

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Payout With Proof — Up to $4,500

If you can document actual losses tied to the breach, you can claim up to $4,500 for extraordinary losses like identity theft or fraud, or up to $450 for ordinary out-of-pocket costs such as credit monitoring fees or the cost of freezing and unfreezing credit. Losses have to have happened between July 9, 2025, and November 9, 2026, and you’ll need real documentation — bank statements or receipts, not just a note you wrote yourself explaining what happened.

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Payout Without Proof — $55 Flat

No documentation? You can claim a flat $55 payment instead, with nothing to submit beyond the claim form itself.

What Pro-Rata Means for Your Twin Cities Pain Clinic Check

Both cash options draw from the same pool, and that pool is capped at $385,000 total. If the total value of everything claimed goes over that cap, every payment gets reduced pro rata until the total lands at $385,000. More filers in this pool means smaller individual checks. The requested $220,000 in attorneys’ fees and $12,500 in service awards don’t come out of this fund — TCPC pays those separately.

Every Class Member, regardless of which cash option you choose, can also enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring, which includes $1 million in fraud insurance. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099 — check with a tax professional.

That $385,000 cap looks small next to a $4,500 maximum payout, and the two only line up if relatively few people file a documented claim. Filing early doesn’t change your own payout, but it doesn’t hurt either.

How to File Your Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to the official site at tcpcdatasettlement.com
2. Open the online Claim Form
3. Choose your benefit — documented losses, the flat $55 payment, credit monitoring, or a combination
4. Upload proof if you’re claiming documented losses — bank statements, receipts, or other records tied to the breach
5. Submit and save your confirmation
6. Watch your email or mail — the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, will reach out if anything else is needed

Takes about 10 minutes for the flat payment or credit monitoring option, longer if you’re gathering documentation. The November 9, 2026 deadline applies to filing, opting out, and objecting alike.

Should Twin Cities Pain Clinic Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 9, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Twin Cities Pain Clinic Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment and no credit monitoring from this settlement, but you keep the right to sue TCPC yourself over the same breach. Most people shouldn’t opt out without legal advice first. The exclusion deadline is November 9, 2026 — the same day as the claim deadline.

How to Object to the Twin Cities Pain Clinic Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class while letting you tell the court in writing why you disagree with part of the deal — the attorneys’ fee request, for instance. Your objection needs to include specific details listed in the notice, including whether you or your lawyer have objected to other class settlements in the past five years. It must be filed with the Hennepin County Clerk of Court and sent to the Settlement Administrator, Class Counsel, and defense counsel by November 9, 2026.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 9, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Data Incident (business email compromise)	On or around July 9, 2025
Loss Period Begins (for documented claims)	July 9, 2025
Notification Mailing	September 10, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	November 9, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 9, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 9, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	January 20, 2027, 1:30 PM CT
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payments follow final approval and resolution of any appeals; no specific date given

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 27-CV-25-16549

Do I need a lawyer to file a Twin Cities Pain Clinic settlement claim? 

No. You can file directly using the official Claim Form. Class Counsel — Christopher P. Renz of Chestnut Cambronne PA and Raina C. Borrelli of Strauss Borrelli PLLC — already represent the class at no direct cost to you.

Is the Twin Cities Pain Clinic settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It arises from In re Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 27-CV-25-16549, pending in the District Court of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and is administered by Simpluris.

When will Twin Cities Pain Clinic settlement payments be sent?

 Not before the Final Approval Hearing on January 20, 2027, and only after any appeals of that approval are resolved.

What if I missed the Twin Cities Pain Clinic claim deadline?

 UNVERIFIED — the notice doesn’t address late claims. Contact the Settlement Administrator at (866) 605-2067 if November 9, 2026 has already passed.

Will my Twin Cities Pain Clinic settlement payment go on a 1099? 

Possibly. Payments over $600 may be reported to the IRS. Check with a tax professional about your specific situation.

Does everyone get credit monitoring, even if I don’t claim a cash payment?

 Yes. Every Class Member can enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, separate from whichever cash option you choose.

Was any of my information actually misused in the Twin Cities Pain Clinic breach?

 TCPC’s own investigation hasn’t found evidence of fraud or misuse tied to the Data Incident, according to the settlement notice.

Can I sue Twin Cities Pain Clinic individually instead of filing a claim?

 Yes, but only if you exclude yourself from the settlement by November 9, 2026. Filing a claim gives up that right.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website and FAQ, administered by Simpluris, on September 19, 2026. Last Updated: September 19, 2026.

Disclaimer: 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.

Sources Used in This Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — In re Twin Cities Pain Clinic Data Breach Litigation: https://tcpcdatasettlement.com/
• Official FAQ Page (settlement terms, Class Counsel, fee request): https://tcpcdatasettlement.com/faq/
• Long Form Notice: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/TDC2/LONG_FORM_NOTICE
• Settlement Agreement: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/TDC2/SETTLEMENT_AGREEMENT
• Online Claim Form — Simpluris: https://tcpcdatasettlement.com/form/claim