Boston Children’s Health Physicians $5.15M Settlement
If Boston Children’s Health Physicians LLP (BCHP) informed you—directly or through a guardian—that your private data may have been exposed in the September 2024 breach, you could receive up to $5,000 or two years of complimentary medical-data monitoring. Submit your claim online or by mail no later than Nov. 25, 2025.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Eligible?
- Patients and employees whose information was stored on BCHP’s network managed by ATSG Inc.
- You received (or your guardian received) a breach notice referencing the September 2024 data incident.
Available Benefits
Cash Payments
- Documented losses – up to $5,000: Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses such as bank fees, credit monitoring, or identity theft costs supported by receipts or other non-self-prepared proof.
- Undocumented claim – estimated $100 (up to $350): For class members who lack receipts; final amount depends on the number of approved claims.
Medical Data Monitoring
All class members qualify for two years of Cyex Medical Shield, which provides:
- Real-time medical identity monitoring and alerts
- Up to $1,000,000 in insurance coverage for medical identity theft
How to File Your Claim
- Locate your unique Class Member ID printed on the email or postcard notice.
- Choose one of these submission methods:
- File online (required for electronic payments), or
- Mail the completed Download Claim Form (PDF) to:
Wahab, et al. v. Boston Children’s Health Physicians LLP, et al.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
- Select your payout option: electronic payment or paper check.
- Submit online or have your envelope post-marked by Nov. 25, 2025.
Important Dates
- Opt-out deadline: Nov. 10, 2025
- Claim deadline: Nov. 25, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Dec. 10, 2025
- Estimated payments: About 61 days after final approval and resolution of any appeals
Why Was This Lawsuit Filed?
According to the complaint, a cyberattack on BCHP’s IT provider, ATSG Inc., in September 2024 compromised personal data belonging to roughly 918,000 patients and employees. Plaintiffs allege BCHP failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures. BCHP and ATSG deny wrongdoing but agreed to a $5.15 million settlement to avoid further litigation risks and costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The settlement resolves claims that BCHP failed to safeguard personal data during a September 2024 breach, impacting nearly 918,000 individuals.
Up to $5,000 for documented losses or an estimated $100 (potentially up to $350) for undocumented claims, plus two years of free medical data monitoring.
Only for the documented loss payment. Receipts or other non-self-generated documents are required. No proof is necessary for the flat cash payment or medical monitoring.
Approximately 61 days after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Visit the official settlement website, review the long-form notice, or read the settlement FAQ.
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