Individuals who received notice of the Proliance Surgeons data breach may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 plus 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 pay $4.45 million to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a cyberattack in February 2023 that compromised the personal information of patients across its network of surgical specialty clinics in Washington state.
The company denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle rather than face a drawn-out trial. The result: real money and medical identity-theft protection 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 reside in the United States.
- Their private information was potentially or actually compromised in the February 2023 Proliance Surgeons data security incident.
- They received notice of the data breach from Proliance Surgeons or its authorized representative.
The deadline to file is May 28, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to claim.
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 losses: Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed expenses incurred as a result of the data breach – bank fees, credit monitoring costs, professional fees, fraudulent charges, and other expenses directly related to the incident. Requires documentation such as receipts, bills, or third-party records.
- Pro rata cash payment: Up to $599 from the remaining settlement fund after all documented loss claims are paid. No documentation required – this is distributed equally among all valid claimants who request it.
- Medical identity-theft protection: Two years of CyEx monitoring services that include medical identity-theft detection and protection. No documentation required.
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, PO Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?
- All claimants must provide identifying information confirming they are part of the settlement class.
- Claimants filing for out-of-pocket losses must provide documentation such as receipts, bills, bank statements, or other third-party records showing the expense and its connection to the data breach.
- Claimants filing for the pro rata cash payment or medical identity-theft protection do not need to provide documentation.
Payout options
- Physical check (for mailed claim forms)
- Electronic payment (for online claim forms)
Settlement fund breakdown
The $4.45 million settlement fund covers:
When is the Proliance Surgeons data settlement payout date?
The court will hold a final fairness hearing on June 26, 2026. If the settlement receives final approval, payments will be issued after all appeals are resolved. 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 gave unauthorized parties access to the personal information of patients across its network of surgical specialty clinics in Washington state. The plaintiffs claimed Proliance Surgeons failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient data.
Proliance Surgeons denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle for $4.45 million 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
- Official site: proliancedatasettlement.com
- Notice: Sent directly by the settlement administrator – not by Proliance Surgeons
The settlement has received preliminary court approval. 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 $4.45 million fund is split among all valid claimants after attorneys’ fees and administration costs.
- Up to $599 (no docs needed) – the pro rata cash payment. The actual amount depends on how many people file claims from the remaining fund.
- Up to $5,000 (out-of-pocket losses) – requires receipts, bank statements, or other third-party documentation of actual expenses related to the breach.
- Medical identity-theft protection – two years of CyEx monitoring, no documentation required, available to everyone.
The $5,000 headline figure is the theoretical maximum for documented losses. Most people will receive the pro rata cash payment plus medical identity-theft protection – which is still worth filing for since the protection services alone have significant value.
What actually happened in the Proliance Surgeons data breach?
On February 11, 2023, Proliance Surgeons – a network of surgical specialty clinics operating across Washington state – experienced a cyberattack that gave unauthorized parties access to patient data stored on its systems.
What was exposed: Personal information including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical records, health insurance information, and financial account details. The breach affected patients across multiple Proliance clinic locations.
What the lawsuit claims: That Proliance Surgeons failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient data from the cyberattack.
What Proliance Surgeons says: They deny any wrongdoing – but agreed to a $4.45 million 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.