S.W., et al. v. Sunflower Medical Group, P.A. Data Breach Settlement
If you received a notice that your personal information was exposed in the December 2024 cyber-attack on Sunflower Medical Group, you may claim up to $5,000 or receive two years of free medical-data monitoring. Eligible class members must act before the March 26 2026 claim deadline—file online or download the claim form below.
File a Claim Online Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Eligible?
- All U.S. residents who received Sunflower Medical Group’s data-breach notice stating their personally identifiable or protected health information was potentially accessed.
- Exclusions: the presiding judge and family, Sunflower employees who did not receive a notice, all government entities, and anyone who opts out.
What You Can Receive
- Two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete (includes $1 million insurance and medical-identity monitoring).
- Cash Option 1 – Documented Losses: up to $5,000 reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses (identity-theft expenses, credit-monitoring fees, ID replacement, postage, etc.) incurred between 12/15/24 and 3/26/26. Proof required.
- Cash Option 2 – Alternative Payment: $10 flat payment, no documentation required.
Note: Cash payments share a $300,000 aggregate cap and may be reduced pro rata if claims exceed that amount.
Key Dates
- Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: January 26 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: March 6 2026 at 1:30 a.m. CT
- Claim Deadline: March 26 2026
How to File a Claim
- Visit the official settlement site: sunflowersettlement.com and select “Submit a Claim.”
- Complete the online form—or print, complete, and mail the PDF claim form to the Settlement Administrator.
- For documented-loss claims, upload or mail receipts, bank statements, or other proof.
- Submit online by 11:59 p.m. CT or ensure the mailed form is postmarked no later than March 26 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sunflower Medical Group data-breach class action about?
Plaintiffs allege a December 2024 cyber-attack allowed criminals to access files containing patients’ names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s-license numbers, medical and insurance information. The case is S.W., et al. v. Sunflower Medical Group, P.A., No. 2516-CV22364, Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri.
Do I need proof to receive money from the Sunflower Medical Group settlement?
Only for the up-to-$5,000 documented-loss option. The $10 alternative cash payment and the two-year monitoring service require no documentation—just a timely, valid claim form.
How will payments from the Sunflower settlement be issued?
After the Court grants final approval and any appeals finish, the Settlement Administrator will distribute payments via the method you select (check or digital). Timing depends on the absence of appeals.
What happens if I do nothing?
You will remain in the class, be bound by the judgment, and give up the right to sue Sunflower over this breach—but you will receive no money or monitoring services.
Can I still sue Sunflower Medical Group if I opt out?
Yes. Opting out preserves your right to bring your own lawsuit about the December 2024 data breach, but you forfeit all settlement benefits.
Need Help?
Contact the Settlement Administrator:
- Email: info@SunflowerSettlement.com
- Phone: (833) 417-4945
- Mail: Sunflower Data Breach Settlement, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
This article is an informational summary and not legal advice. Always refer to the official court-approved notice and Settlement Agreement for complete details.