General Physician P.C. Agrees to $2.5M Settlement Over 2024 Data Breach General Physician P.C. has reached a $2.5 million class action settlement following a cybersecurity incident that exposed the personal and medical data of an estimated 490,210 individuals. The breach, which occurred between April 6 and June 12, 2024, potentially compromised sensitive information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical records, and financial account details. Affected individuals current and former patients who received a breach notification letter may qualify for compensation under the settlement. Eligible class members can choose from three benefit options: - Up to $5,000 for documented losses (e.g., fraudulent charges, identity theft expenses). - A pro rata cash payment (estimated at $60 but capped at $599) for those without documented losses. - Two years of credit and medical monitoring, including real-time alerts and $1 million in medical identity theft insurance. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by May 27, 2026, with payments expected approximately 90 days after the court’s final approval on June 4, 2026. The settlement fund also allocates up to $833,333.33 for attorneys’ fees and $3,000 each for class representatives. The lawsuit alleged General Physician P.C. failed to adequately safeguard patient data, though the company denied wrongdoing and settled to avoid prolonged litigation. The breach was disclosed in October 2024, with affected individuals notified shortly after.