Settlement Information
A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against EmergeOrtho, P.A., (“EmergeOrtho” or “Defendant”) concerning an alleged data security incident affecting Defendant which occurred in or around May 2022 (the “Data Incident”). The lawsuit is called Green v. EmergeOrtho, P.A., Case No. 22CVS3533 (the “Action”). The lawsuit alleges that the Data Incident potentially exposed certain Private Information of Plaintiff and the members of the putative class.
Who Is a Class Member?
The Settlement Class includes all individuals identified on the Defendant’s Settlement Class List whose Private Information may have been involved in the Data Incident. It excludes: (1) the Judge presiding over this Action, and members of their direct families; (2) Defendant, its subsidiaries, parent companies, successors, predecessors, and any entity in which Defendant or its parents have a controlling interest and their current or former officers and directors; and (3) Settlement Class Members who submit a valid Request for Exclusion prior to the Opt-Out Deadline.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a ClaimJune 24, 2024 |
This is the only way you may receive benefits from this Settlement. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is June 24, 2024. You may submit a claim HERE. |
Exclude yourself from the settlementMay 24, 2024 |
You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have with respect to Defendant and the issues in this case. The deadline to exclude yourself from the Settlement is May 24, 2024. Refer to FAQ #14 for detailed instructions on how to exclude yourself from the Settlement. |
object to the settlementMay 24, 2024 |
Write to the Settlement Administrator explaining why you do not agree with the Settlement. The deadline to object is May 24, 2024. Refer to FAQ #17 for detailed instructions on how to object to the Settlement. |
attend the final Approval hearingJune 11, 2024 |
You or your attorney may attend and speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. The Final Approval Hearing will be held on June 11, 2024 at 9:30AM ET. Refer to FAQ #19 for detailed information on the Final Approval Hearing. |
do nothing |
You will not get any benefits from the Settlement, and you will give up certain legal rights. You will remain in the Settlement Class and be subject to the release. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
June 24, 2024
Exclusion Deadline
May 24, 2024
Objection Deadline
May 24, 2024
Final Approval Hearing
June 11, 2024