Watson Clinic Data Incident Settlement
If you received a notice about the February 2024 Watson Clinic data breach, you are automatically part of a proposed $10 million class action settlement. Eligible patients can collect up to $75,000 in cash plus reimbursement for losses. Submit your claim online or by mail before February 5, 2026.
View Settlement Agreement (PDF) Long-Form Notice (PDF) Preliminary Approval Order (PDF) Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Included?
You are a “Settlement Class Member” if Watson Clinic sent you a letter about the February 2024 data incident exposing patient information (names, Social Security numbers, medical images, etc.). No registration is needed to be part of the class, but you must file a claim to receive most payments.
Cash Benefits at a Glance
1. Digital Image Cash Payments (automatic)
For patients whose medical images were posted on the dark web. Only the highest applicable tier is paid per person:
- $75,000 – Full face & exposed sensitive areas
- $40,000 – Partial face & exposed sensitive areas
- $10,000 – No face & exposed sensitive areas
- $10,000 – Full face & sensitive areas covered by undergarments
- $7,500 – Partial face & sensitive areas covered
- $5,000 – No face & sensitive areas covered
- $100 – Images not showing sensitive areas
2. Ordinary Out-of-Pocket Losses (claim required)
- Up to $500 for unreimbursed costs (credit monitoring, bank fees, postage, etc.) incurred between Jan 26 2024 and the claim deadline.
3. Extraordinary Losses & Lost Time (claim required)
- Up to $6,500 for identity theft or other serious fraud traceable to the breach.
- Includes up to five hours of documented time at $25/hr.
4. Residual Cash Payment (claim required)
A pro-rata cash payment up to $50 for every approved claimant if settlement funds remain after paying other claims and costs.
Important Deadlines
- Claim filing: February 5, 2026
- Opt-out: January 6, 2026
- Objection: January 6, 2026
- Final approval hearing: March 9, 2026
How to File a Claim
- Gather documentation of any out-of-pocket or extraordinary losses.
- Complete the online or paper Claim Form. (Download above.)
- Submit online or postmark by Feb 5 2026.
For help, call the settlement administrator at (833) 630-5410, weekdays 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET.
Your Options
- Submit a claim – Receive money (other than automatic image payments).
- Do nothing – Keep only any automatic image payment, give up other rights.
- Opt out – Remove yourself to sue separately.
- Object – Tell the Court why you support or oppose the deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Watson Clinic Data Incident Settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges Watson Clinic failed to protect patient data when an unauthorized party accessed and, for some, published medical images in February 2024. Watson Clinic denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $10 million settlement to resolve claims.
Am I automatically paid?
If your medical image was posted online, you will automatically receive the digital-image payment. All other benefits (out-of-pocket losses, extraordinary losses, residual cash) require filing a claim.
How much can I get from the Watson Clinic settlement?
Depending on your circumstances, between $100 and $75,000 for image exposure, plus up to $7,000 in combined expense reimbursement and lost time, and up to $50 residual cash.
Will uncashed checks be redistributed?
Yes. Uncashed digital-image checks will be redistributed pro-rata to class members who cashed their initial checks.
Where can I read the full documents?
All key court filings—including the Settlement Agreement, Long-Form Notice, Preliminary Approval Order, and Claim Form—are linked as downloadable PDFs above.