Individuals who received notice of the Proliance Surgeons data breach may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 in documented losses, a $599 cash payment (no proof required), and two years of medical identity-theft protection from a class action settlement.
If your personal information was caught up in the Proliance Surgeons data breach, there’s a settlement with your name on it. Proliance Surgeons agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a cyberattack in February 2023 that may have exposed sensitive personal and medical information of patients in their system.
The company denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle rather than face a drawn-out trial. The result: real money available to people who were affected – and you don’t need a lawyer or extensive paperwork to get it.
Who can file a claim?
Individuals must meet all of the following criteria:
- They resided in the United States at the time of the data breach.
- The Proliance Surgeons cyberattack that occurred on February 11, 2023 potentially or actually compromised their private information.
- They received official notice of the data breach from Proliance Surgeons or its authorized representative.
You may be eligible to receive up to $599 in cash (no proof needed) plus $5,000 for documented losses and medical identity-theft protection. File your claim before the May 28, 2026 deadline.
File Your Claim NowHow much can class members receive?
Class members can claim several types of awards, depending on their circumstances and the documentation they provide:
- Out-of-pocket loss reimbursement: Up to $5,000 for documented losses fairly traceable to the data breach – fraud costs, credit monitoring expenses, bank fees, postage, travel, notary fees, accountant fees, and attorneys’ fees. Requires third-party documentation such as receipts or statements.
- Pro rata cash payment: Up to $599 from the remaining settlement fund after deductions. No documentation required beyond the basic claim form. The actual amount depends on how many people file valid claims.
- Medical identity-theft protection: Two years of Medical Shield Complete service by CyEx, including medical and healthcare data monitoring for signs of fraud plus single-bureau credit monitoring. No documentation required and available to all class members.
How to claim a data breach payment
Class members can submit the online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 28, 2026.
In re: Proliance Surgeons Data Breach Litigation, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?
- All claimants must provide the class member ID from the postcard notice they received.
- Claimants filing for out-of-pocket losses must provide supporting documentation such as receipts, bank statements, or other third-party records. Self-prepared documentation is not sufficient.
- Claimants filing for the pro rata cash payment only need to submit the basic claim form with their class member ID.
- Claimants filing for medical identity-theft protection simply select that option on the claim form. No additional documentation is required.
Payout options
- Paper check
- Enrollment in CyEx medical identity-theft monitoring service
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund covers:
When is the Proliance Surgeons data settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments approximately 30 days after claim approval or 60 days after the court grants final approval, whichever is later. The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 26, 2026. No specific payout date has been announced – this is standard at this stage of the process.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged Proliance Surgeons experienced a cyberattack on February 11, 2023 that exposed sensitive personal and medical information of approximately 437,392 patients. The plaintiffs claimed Proliance failed to implement adequate security measures to protect that data.
The lawsuit asserted claims of negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act. Proliance Surgeons denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of litigation.
Is the Proliance Surgeons data breach settlement legitimate?
Yes – this is a fully court-supervised settlement. Here’s what confirms it:
- Case number: 23-2-23579-7 SEA, filed in King County Superior Court, Washington
- Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, an independent third party with extensive experience managing class action settlements
- Official site: proliancedatasettlement.com
- Notice: Sent directly by the settlement administrator – not by Proliance Surgeons
The settlement received preliminary court approval on January 29, 2026. The final fairness hearing is scheduled for June 26, 2026. Claims must be filed before May 28, 2026 – no payments will be issued before final approval.
How much will I actually receive from the Proliance Surgeons settlement?
It depends on two things: what you claim and how many people file. The $4,450,000 fund is split among all valid claimants after deductions for legal fees and administration costs.
- Pro rata cash payment (no docs needed) – up to $599 per person. The actual amount depends on how many valid claims are filed and what remains after other deductions.
- Up to $5,000 (documented losses) – requires third-party receipts, statements, or records showing expenses related to the breach.
- Medical identity-theft protection – two years of monitoring through CyEx, available to everyone at no cost.
With approximately 437,392 class members, the per-person amount will depend heavily on how many people file. Filing for the pro rata payment plus medical monitoring takes just a few minutes and requires no paperwork – which is still worth doing.
What actually happened in the Proliance Surgeons data breach?
On February 11, 2023, Proliance Surgeons – a provider of surgical and specialty care services across Washington state – experienced a cyberattack that compromised patient data in their systems.
What was exposed: Sensitive personal and medical information including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, health insurance details, and other protected health information.
What the lawsuit claims: That Proliance Surgeons failed to implement reasonable and appropriate cybersecurity measures to protect patient data from unauthorized access.
What Proliance says: They deny all allegations of wrongdoing – but agreed to a $4,450,000 settlement rather than face trial.
Why do companies settle data breach lawsuits even when they deny wrongdoing?
Settlement does not mean admission of guilt. Companies settle for practical reasons:
- Litigation is expensive – legal fees alone can exceed the settlement amount
- Trials are unpredictable – a verdict could result in a far larger payout
- Settling ends years of ongoing litigation and negative press
- For plaintiffs, it guarantees a payout rather than risking nothing at trial
Courts still review every class action settlement to confirm it’s fair and reasonable – that’s what the June 26, 2026 fairness hearing is for. Denying wrongdoing while settling is standard practice and has no effect on your right to file a claim.