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Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement
Court case: In re Community Dental Care, Case No. 62-CV-25-2490
Community Dental Care has agreed to a class action settlement over a December 2024 data breach that exposed personal and health information. Eligible people can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses or a flat $50 cash payment, plus two years of free medical and credit monitoring.
All individuals whose Personal Information was accessed without authorization in the Data Breach, including all those who received a notice of the December 2024 Community Dental Care data breach. Excluded are CD and its officers/directors/related companies, governmental entities, the Judge and the Judge's family and staff, and anyone who perpetrated the Data Breach. Payout: Cash Payment A - Documented Losses: up to $5,000.00 for actual, unreimbursed, documented out-of-pocket losses (for losses occurring between December 20, 2024, and October 19, 2026); OR Cash Payment B - Alternative Cash: a one-time $50.00 payment with no proof required. All Class Members may also enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical and credit monitoring with $1 million of medical identity theft insurance. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: October 19, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 5, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You are likely eligible if your personal information was accessed in the Community Dental Care data breach, including anyone who received a data breach notice. Company insiders, government entities, the judge, and the people who carried out the breach are excluded.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All individuals whose Personal Information was accessed without authorization in the Data Breach, including all those who received a notice of the December 2024 Community Dental Care data breach. Excluded are CD and its officers/directors/related companies, governmental entities, the Judge and the Judge's family and staff, and anyone who perpetrated the Data Breach.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Simpluris via the official claim form before October 19, 2026.
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1Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Optional.
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3Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Simpluris.
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4Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before October 19, 2026.
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5Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Common questions
Is the Community Dental Care Data Breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Community Dental Care Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris. File only through the official settlement website (www.cddatabreach.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 5, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All individuals whose Personal Information was accessed without authorization in the Data Breach, including all those who received a notice of the December 2024 Community Dental Care data breach. Excluded are CD and its officers/directors/related companies, governmental entities, the Judge and the Judge's family and staff, and anyone who perpetrated the Data Breach.
How much can I get from the Community Dental Care Data Breach settlement?
Cash Payment A - Documented Losses: up to $5,000.00 for actual, unreimbursed, documented out-of-pocket losses (for losses occurring between December 20, 2024, and October 19, 2026); OR Cash Payment B - Alternative Cash: a one-time $50.00 payment with no proof required. All Class Members may also enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical and credit monitoring with $1 million of medical identity theft insurance. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is October 19, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Simpluris. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What is the Community Dental Care settlement about?
This lawsuit alleges that during the December 2024 targeted cyberattack on CD's computer systems, certain files that contained private information were accessed by an unauthorized actor. These files may have contained personal information such as names; health insurance information; dates of birth; medical information; and Social Security numbers.
Who is included in the Settlement?
The Court has defined the Class this way: "All individuals whose Personal Information was accessed without authorization in the Data Breach, including all those who received a notice of the Data Breach."
What can I get from the Settlement?
All Class Members may enroll in two years of Medical and Credit Monitoring from CyEx Medical Shield Complete (with $1 million of medical identity theft insurance), and may claim one of two cash payment options: Cash Payment A - Documented Losses, up to $5,000.00 for documented out-of-pocket losses; or Cash Payment B - Alternative Cash, a one-time $50.00 payment for which you do not have to provide any proof or explanation.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
If you are submitting a Claim Form online, you must do so by October 19, 2026. If you are submitting a claim by U.S. mail, the completed and signed Claim Form, including supporting documentation, must be postmarked no later than October 19, 2026.
How do I opt out or object?
The deadline to exclude yourself (opt out) from the Settlement is September 24, 2026, by mailing a written Request for Exclusion to the Settlement Administrator. To object, you must file your complete objection with the Clerk of Court by September 24, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing will be held on November 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, via Zoom.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Status history
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Disclaimer
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