Esse Health Data Breach Settlement: $50 Cash Payment and Free ID Protection
Esse Health Data Breach Class Action Settlement
American Multispecialty Group, Inc. d/b/a Esse Health agreed to a $2,525,000 settlement over an April 2025 cyberattack that potentially exposed patients' names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information, and other personal and health information. Class Members who were notified of the Data Incident can enroll in two years of free medical identity protection and claim an estimated $50 pro rata cash payment, no proof required, by August 4, 2026.
Settlement fund
$2.525M
Common fund
Top payout
~$50
Expected pro rata payment, no proof required
Claim deadline
Aug 4, 2026
33 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Aug 4, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- Esse Health's records identify you as potentially impacted by the April 2025 Data Incident, including anyone who was sent notice that their Private Information may have been compromised.
- No purchase, proof, or documentation is required to claim the Pro Rata Cash Payment.
- Excluded: American Multispecialty Group, Inc. d/b/a Esse Health and its officers, directors, and related companies.
- Excluded: The judge presiding over the case, and the judge's family and staff.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-833-386-6535, or visit EsseHealthSettlement.com.
What happened
In late April 2025, Esse Health detected unusual activity on its computer network and later determined that an unauthorized party had potentially accessed personally identifiable information and protected health information. The information involved varied by individual and could have included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, Esse Health-assigned identification numbers (medical record number, person number, and person ID), and certain health information.
Esse Health denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if Esse Health's records identify you as potentially impacted by the April 2025 Data Incident, including anyone who received notice that their Private Information may have been compromised.
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2. Enroll in identity protection, and add a cash claim
All Class Members can enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete, which includes $1 million in medical identity theft insurance. Class Members can also claim a one-time Pro Rata Cash Payment, currently estimated at $50 but subject to adjustment based on the total number of valid claims filed, with no proof or documentation required.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at essehealthsettlement.com/form/claim by August 4, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form (postmarked by August 4, 2026) to: Esse Health Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. Medical Identity Protection enrollment codes were sent by email or postcard and can be activated at app.medicalshield.cyex.com/enrollment/activate/esse.
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4. Receive your benefits
Medical Identity Protection activates once the Court grants final approval. Cash payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the August 3, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Jul 5, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Soon
- Aug 4, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Aug 3, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (11:00 a.m. CT, in person) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time in Division 20, Carnahan Courthouse, 1114 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101. The Court may move the hearing, so check EsseHealthSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is a non-reversionary common fund. Attorneys' fees, service awards, and settlement administration costs come out of the $2,525,000 fund before the remaining money is divided pro rata among everyone who submits a valid Pro Rata Cash Payment claim. Medical Identity Protection is provided separately by Esse Health and is not paid out of this fund.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the August 3, 2026 Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. The Pro Rata Cash Payment is expected to be $50.00 per claimant but may be larger or smaller depending on the total number of valid claims filed.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
The Pro Rata Cash Payment is expected to be $50.00 per Class Member, divided equally among everyone who submits a valid claim from whatever remains of the Settlement Fund after attorneys' fees, service awards, and administration costs. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on how many people file. No proof or explanation is required to claim this payment.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No. You do not need to provide any proof or explanation to claim the Pro Rata Cash Payment.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
Esse Health's records were used to identify and notify Class Members directly by email or postcard, so most Class Members should have already received a notice with an enrollment code. If you believe your information was involved in the April 2025 Data Incident but did not receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator to confirm your Class Member status before the claim deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself (opt out) by mailing a written Request for Exclusion postmarked by July 5, 2026, you will remain in the Settlement and will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Esse Health over the claims resolved by this Settlement. The full release is described in Section IX of the Settlement Agreement, available at EsseHealthSettlement.com.
When will payments be sent out?
The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Medical Identity Protection activates once the Court grants final approval, and cash payments are issued after final approval and after any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No action is required after a valid Claim Form is submitted.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with American Multispecialty Group, Inc. d/b/a Esse Health, Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Gary M. Klinger of Milberg PLLC, William B. Federman of Federman & Sherwood, and J. Gerard Stranch of Stranch, Jennings & Garvey PLLC. The case is Clausner et al. v. American Multispecialty Group, Inc. d/b/a Esse Health, Case No. 2622-CC00414, pending in the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of St. Louis City, Missouri before TBD - verify before publishing. Class representatives are Martha Proffitt, Casten Clausner, Michael Garside, Colleen Stuart, Sarah Walker, Robin Willis, Mary Wippold, and Amy Doering. Esse Health denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
