American Vision Partners data breach settlement
Hulewat et al. v. Medical Management Resource Group LLC d/b/a American Vision Partners, et al.
Also known as AVP; Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center; Hulewat v. Medical Management Resource Group; 2:24-cv-00377
The lawsuit said hackers got into American Vision Partners' network in 2023 and reached patients' data.
Copied from the official notice. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You could get
- A share of the fund $1.75 million fund, split among everyone who files. Up to $3,000 for losses you can show with paperwork.
Source
“a pro rata cash payment from the $1,750,000 fund”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- You need
- No receipt needed Needs the code from your notice Class Member ID from your Short Form Notice (the claim form asks for it) Some paperwork: describes the claim form only
Source
“Damages Settlement Class Members with Out-of-Pocket Expense Claims must submit documentation and attestation supporting their Claims. This may include receipts or other documentation, not “self-prepared” by the claimant, that documents the costs incurred.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Who can file
- U.S. residents whose SSN was exposed in the 2023 AVP breach
Source
“There are two (2) settlement classes in this settlement: ... Approximately 258,070 U.S. residents whose Social Security Numbers and other personal information were compromised in the Data Incident. ... All individuals whose personal information is collected or maintained by Defendant.”
From the administrator site: Official settlement website home page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Source
“Approximately 258,070 U.S. residents whose Social Security Numbers and other Private Information were compromised in the Data Incident.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
- Time to file
- About 4 minutes
Source
Our estimate of how long the official claim form takes. The notice does not say.
From the official site: americanvisionsettlement.com. Last compared Nov 7, 2026.
Free. The official site never charges.
Quick answers
How much is the American Vision Partners data breach settlement payout?
A share of the fund. $1.75 million fund, split among everyone who files. Up to $3,000 for losses you can show with paperwork.
Where is the American Vision Partners data breach settlement claim form?
On the official site, www.americanvisionsettlement.com. Filing is free. The last day to file is Nov 12, 2026.
When will the American Vision Partners data breach settlement pay?
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Dec 14, 2026.
Is the American Vision Partners data breach settlement legit?
The settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) is Kroll, and the official site is www.americanvisionsettlement.com. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
Compare yourself to the official class definition
You may be included if you are a U.S. resident whose Social Security number and other data were exposed in American Vision's 2023 breach.
It covers cash claims for that group only; others whose data the defendants hold are in a class that gets security changes, not cash.
You are not included if you are a defendant or its representative, or a judicial officer on the case or that officer's family or staff.
Check each condition yourself. The boxes are only for you; nothing is sent or stored.
Approximately 258,070 U.S. residents whose Social Security Numbers and other Private Information were compromised in the Data Incident.
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page
This checklist is for guidance only and can be wrong. Only the court's definition decides. Read the official wording before you file.
Official payout table
The amounts the settlement itself sets. We do not work out a personal amount.
| Option and condition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Out-of-pocket losses you can show with paperworkThe most one claim can get | Up to $3,000 |
Instead of a loss claim you can take a shared among everyone who files (equal share) cash payment from the fund; no estimate is published. Losses need documents.
Out-of-Pocket Expense Claims ... Damages Settlement Class Members may submit a Claim for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses reasonably and fairly traceable to the Data Incident, subject to a $3,000 cap per claimant. ... Class Counsel shall submit a motion to the Court requesting attorneys’ fees, in the amount of 33.33% of the value of the settlement, and reasonable litigation costs to be paid from the Settlement Fund.
From the administrator site: Official FAQ page
Estimates can change with the number of valid claims and court deductions. Guidance only.
How to file
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Find the code from your notice
- Class Member ID from your Short Form Notice (the claim form asks for it)
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Gather what you need
No proof of purchase is required.
- For out-of-pocket losses: receipts or other documents not prepared by yourself, and an attestation that the losses came from the breach
- To be paid electronically, file online; the paper form cannot choose an electronic payment
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File online, or by mail
At www.americanvisionsettlement.com, by Nov 12, 2026. Filing is free.
Or mail a paper claim form to:Settlement Administrator – 83312, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391
The deadline note says: “Online by November 12, 2026, or by mail postmarked by November 12, 2026.” -
Save your confirmation
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again.
Confirm with the administrator before you act.
After you file
Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval and any appeals are over.
The final approval hearing is set for Dec 14, 2026.
For context: First payments were issued 52 to 875 days after final approval, based on 15 settlements. Half were paid within 119 days. 1 of the 15 waited on appeals after approval.
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Case details
- Case
- Hulewat et al. v. Medical Management Resource Group LLC d/b/a American Vision Partners, et al.
- Court
- United States District Court for the District of Arizona
- Case number
- 2:24-cv-00377-DJH
- Administrator
- Kroll
- Official site
- www.americanvisionsettlement.com
- Settlement fund
- $1,750,000 non-reversionary settlement fund (plus security commitments valued at about $2,787,630, paid separately by the defendants)
- Full payout terms
- Pro rata cash, or up to $3,000 for documented lossesDamages Settlement Class members choose one: a pro rata cash payment from the $1,750,000 fund (no estimate published; the amount may go up or down), or reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the breach, up to $3,000 per claimant (documents and an attestation required). A loss claim that is rejected and not cured is treated as a pro rata cash claim. Fees (Class Counsel will ask for 33.33%), costs and service awards are paid from the fund.
- Effort
- Easy, about 4 minutes
Other dates
- Opt-out (exclusion) deadline
- (passed) source document
- Objection deadline
- (passed) source document
- Final approval hearing
- (ahead) source document
The court’s exact words
Approximately 258,070 U.S. residents whose Social Security Numbers and other Private Information were compromised in the Data Incident.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: The settlement concerns a cyberattack on American Vision Partners (Medical Management Resource Group) discovered on or about November 14, 2023, in which, per the lawsuit, an unauthorized third party reached the information of about 1,600,000 people, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, contact information, and medical treatment and health insurance information. There are two classes. Only the Damages Settlement Class can file for cash: about 258,070 U.S. residents whose Social Security numbers and other Private Information were compromised in the Data Incident. The Injunctive Relief Class (all individuals whose personal information is collected or maintained by the defendants) gets security commitments, not cash. Excluded from both: the defendants and their representatives, any judicial officer presiding over the matter and that officer's immediate family and staff, and people who opt out. Read the FAQ for the full definitions.
Sources and checks (4)
Every fact people act on was copied from the official source and compared with it. How we check
- Official settlement website home page administrator site
- Official FAQ page administrator site
- Long-form notice (PDF) administrator site
- Paper claim form (PDF) administrator site
What changedLast change Nov 3, 2026
- Page created. Claims open until November 12, 2026. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
Keep your confirmation number or email. You do not need to file again. Payment can only happen after the court gives final approval; once it does, the payment status page shows what is known.