Gramercy Surgery Center Inc. has agreed to a $400,000 settlement to resolve claims stemming from a data breach in June 2024. Individuals whose personal information may have been exposed during the cyberattack and who received notification from the company may be eligible for compensation of up to $2,500.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for a payment, individuals must:
- Have received a written notification from Gramercy Surgery Center Inc. about the June 2024 data breach.
- Have also received a mailed notice about the settlement.
What Can Eligible Class Members Receive?
Class members can choose from the following benefits:
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses: Up to $2,500 for documented, unreimbursed expenses related to the data breach. Eligible losses may include fraud-related financial losses, credit repair services, bank fees, or credit freeze/unfreeze costs.
- Compensation for lost time: Up to 3 hours of lost time at $20 per hour, totaling up to $60. This can be claimed with or without out-of-pocket expenses, but the combined reimbursement cannot exceed $2,500.
- Alternative cash payment: A one-time $50 payment for those who do not submit claims for out-of-pocket losses or lost time.
- Credit monitoring services: Three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection, including $1 million in identity theft insurance, available to all class members.
How to File a Claim
To receive any settlement benefit, class members must submit a claim by September 29, 2025. Claims can be submitted online or by mailing a completed PDF claim form to the settlement administrator.
Mailing address:
Gramercy Surgery Data Incident
1650 Arch St., Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
What Information Is Required?
- A Notice ID and confirmation code found in the mailed settlement notice (required for online claims).
- Supporting documents for out-of-pocket loss claims, such as receipts, billing statements, credit reports, or police reports showing a link to the data breach.
Payment Options
Claimants can choose from the following payment methods:
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual prepaid card
- Paper check
Settlement Fund Overview
The $400,000 settlement fund includes:
- Administrative costs (to be determined)
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses (up to $200,000)
- Service award to the lead plaintiff (up to $2,500)
- Payments to class members (up to the $400,000 fund limit for monetary claims)
- Credit monitoring costs are paid separately by Gramercy Surgery Center and do not reduce the settlement fund.
Key Dates
- Claim submission deadline: September 29, 2025
- Opt-out deadline: August 29, 2025
- Final fairness hearing: October 21, 2025
When Will Payments Be Issued?
Payments will be made approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement or after claim processing concludes, whichever comes later.
Why Was This Settlement Reached?
The lawsuit alleged that Gramercy Surgery Center Inc. failed to properly safeguard private information during a cyberattack in June 2024. While the company denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to settle in order to avoid the uncertainty and costs of further litigation.
Sources
Status: Open for claims
Award Range: $50 to $2,500
Claim Deadline: September 29, 2025
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
