Connexin Data Breach Litigation

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A proposed Settlement of a class action lawsuit arising out of a Data Security Incident has been reached with Connexin Software, Inc. d/b/a Office Practicum (“Connexin”). On or about August 26, 2022, Connexin discovered a third-party threat actor was able to access files stored on one of Connexin’s servers. As a result, Personal Information of individuals who are or were patients of pediatric practices, employees, or otherwise affiliated with Connexin may have been accessed (the “Data Security Incident”). Impacted Personal Information may have included names, Social Security numbers, clinical information, human resource information, compensation data, and other medical or personal health information. Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging that Connexin’s data security was negligent and otherwise violated the law, resulting in the Data Security Incident. Connexin disputes those allegations. Plaintiffs and Connexin have reached an agreement to settle those claims. If you were notified by Connexin that your Personal Information may have been compromised because of the Connexin Data Security Incident, you are included in this Settlement as a member of the Settlement Class.

Under the Settlement, Connexin has agreed to establish a $4,000,000.00 Settlement Fund to (1) pay for three (3) years of expanded identity theft and fraud monitoring and $1 million in insurance (“Expanded Identity Theft and Fraud Monitoring Services” or “EITFMS”); or (2) provide reimbursement of up to $7,500.00 per Class Member for Class Members who incurred certain Out-of-Pocket Losses (“Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses”); or (3) provide pro rata Cash Fund Payment to Class Members (“Alternative Cash Payment”). The Settlement Fund will also be used to pay for the costs of the settlement administration, Court-approved Service Awards for named Plaintiffs, and the Fee Award and Costs. In addition, Connexin has agreed to undertake certain security commitments and business changes intended to strengthen Connexin’s data and information security over a period of four (4) years.

The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement Benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit

Submit a Claim Form Deadline: July 25, 2024	Submitting a Claim Form is the only way that you can receive any of the benefits provided by this Settlement, including Expanded Identity Theft and Fraud Monitoring Services, a Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses, or an Alternative Cash Payment. If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue Connexin and certain Released Parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. See FAQ 14, FAQ 15, FAQ 16, and FAQ 17 for more information on submitting a Claim Form.
Exclude Yourself From the Settlement Deadline: June 25, 2024	This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Connexin, or certain Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement), for the claims this Settlement resolves. If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any Settlement Benefits from this Settlement. See FAQ 23, FAQ 24, and FAQ 25 for more information on excluding yourself from the Settlement.
Object To or Comment on the Settlement Deadline: June 25, 2024	You may object to the Settlement by writing to the Court and informing it why you do not think the Settlement should be approved. You will still be bound by the Settlement if it is approved, and you will not be allowed to exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you object, you may also file a Claim Form to receive Settlement Benefits, but you will give up the right to sue Connexin and Released Parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. See FAQ 26 for more information on objecting to the Settlement.
Go to the Final Approval Hearing Date: July 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.	You may attend the Final Approval Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Approval Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection or comment. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. See FAQ 28, FAQ 29, and FAQ 30 for more information on the Final Approval Hearing.
Do Nothing	If you do nothing, you will not receive any of the monetary Settlement Benefits and you will give up your rights to sue Connexin and certain Released Parties for the claims this Settlement resolves.

These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained further in the Notice and on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of this website.