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Settlement for Cybersecurity Incident Victims

On June 11, 2025, it was announced that individuals impacted by the cybersecurity incident affecting Physicians to Women, Inc. (PTW) and Mid-Atlantic Women's Care, PLC (MAWC) in April 2023 may be entitled to benefits from a proposed class action settlement. This latest development stems from a lawsuit, Johnson et al. v. Physicians to Women, Inc. and Mid-Atlantic Women's Care, PLC, which alleges that sensitive personal information was improperly accessed during a significant security breach.

Background of the Settlement

The incident in question involved unauthorized access to several types of personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and specific medical/health information. Although the defendants have denied any wrongdoing, they have opted to settle to avoid further legal costs and disputes. The proposed settlement fund totals $918,510, aimed at compensating affected individuals for any damages incurred due to the incident.

Who is Affected?

Any individual residing in the United States who had their personal information accessed during the April 2023 security incident is considered a member of the settlement class. The defendants identified those individuals as having their sensitive data impacted. If you fall into this category, it is crucial to understand your rights regarding the settlement.

Benefits Available

Those who are verified settlement class members have the option to submit a claim for various restitution benefits, including:

• - Credit Monitoring: The settlement provides two years of credit monitoring services, medical monitoring, and identity protection for all eligible members. This benefit is available even to those who previously accepted a complimentary offer from the defendants.
• - Cash Claims: Class members can submit claims for out-of-pocket losses, with potential reimbursement up to $10,000 per individual, depending on the number of valid claims. In addition, claimants may receive a cash payment based on a proportional share of the net settlement fund following deductions for various costs including attorneys’ fees and administrative expenses.

Options for Class Members

Settlement class members have several options:
1. Do Nothing: Automatically included in the settlement but will not receive any benefits or financial compensation. This also means being legally bound to the court's decisions.
2. File a Claim: To benefit from the settlement, members must submit a claim online or via mail by September 9, 2025.
3. Exclude Yourself: If you wish to opt out of the settlement, you must do so by August 11, 2025, allowing you to retain the right to file your lawsuit independently.
4. Object: You can submit an objection to the settlement while remaining a class member. This must be done in writing and filed with the court by August 11, 2025.

Court Approval Hearing

A critical component of this settlement is the Final Approval Hearing scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, to be held at 210 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA. The court will assess whether the settlement is fair and reasonable, in addition to considering fee awards for legal counsel. Although attendance at this hearing is not mandatory for class members, you may choose to attend if desired.

More Information

This overview is just a summary. For additional details regarding the lawsuit, how to file claims, or understanding your rights, please visit www.PTWandMAWCSettlement.com, or contact Kroll Settlement Administration at 833-421-9603. You can also send inquiries via mail to Johnson v. Physicians to Women and Mid-Atlantic Women's Care c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324.