Yes — the Valley Oaks Health data-breach settlement has received preliminary court approval. The deal resolves litigation over the June 2023 cyberattack affecting 50,352 people. Preliminary approval means the court allows notice and claims before a final decision. As Security Arsenal reports in its Security Arsenal breach settlement analysis, the settlement covers the targeted incident involving patient files.
Official resources:
- Explore the official data from Securityarsenal — Use this primary source to review the underlying data.
- Explore the official data from Openclassactions — Use this primary source to review the underlying data.
Table of Contents
- Who is included?
- How much can you claim?
- What free monitoring is included?
- What are the deadlines and next steps?
Who is included?
The case is In re: Valley Oaks Data Incident Litigation in Indiana Superior Court. It involves people whose names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, diagnoses or clinical information may have been accessed.
Only people on the settlement class list can receive benefits. Valley Oaks denies wrongdoing, and a valid timely claim is required for payment.
How much can you claim?
Class members choose one cash path when they file. OpenClassActions reports the options in its OpenClassActions settlement summary: Keep receipts, bank statements, fraud letters, or mileage records if claiming documented losses. The $40 option suits people without paperwork or out-of-pocket costs.
- $40 payment with no proof required
- Up to $500 for documented ordinary losses
- Up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary losses
- Up to $80 for lost time spent addressing the incident
What free monitoring is included?
Every class member can also enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro. The official settlement FAQ describes the benefit in its official settlement FAQ.
It includes $1 million of medical identity-theft insurance. It also monitors misuse of insurance IDs, medical record numbers, and health savings accounts.
What are the deadlines and next steps?
All claims, opt-outs, and objections are due Nov. 9, 2026.
The official dates page lists that schedule in its official settlement dates page. No payments go out until final approval and any appeals resolve. File early so an error can be corrected before the cutoff.
- File online at ValleyOaksDataSettlement.com before the deadline
- Request exclusion by Nov. 9, 2026 to keep separate lawsuit rights
- Object by Nov. 9, 2026 if you oppose settlement terms
- Final-approval hearing is Dec. 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern