Henderson & Walton Women's Center Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Apr 16

Data Breach Healthcare Protected Health Info Class Action Settlement Updated Apr 2026 · Cash up to $2,500 + 3 years free monitoring

Case background

Henderson & Walton Women's Center, P.C. (HWWC) agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims arising from a February 2022 cybersecurity incident that potentially exposed patients' personal and protected health information. Eligible class members can claim cash for documented losses, compensation for lost time, and three years of free credit and medical identity monitoring.

Cash benefits

Up to $2,500

For extraordinary losses (with proof)

Free monitoring

3 years

Credit + medical identity monitoring

Claim deadline

Closed

Aug 27, 2026

This settlement is closed

Get notified

Do you qualify?

You may qualify if ALL of the following apply:

You are a current or former patient of Henderson & Walton Women's Center, P.C.
Your personal information or protected health information (including dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, or driver's license numbers) was potentially compromised between February 11, 2022 and February 14, 2022
You submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail by August 27, 2026
Excluded: governmental entities, the Judge assigned to the Action, the Judge's immediate family, and Court staff.

Unsure whether you are a class member? Visit hwwcdataincidentsettlement.com, call toll-free 1 (855) 823-4243, or email info@HWWCDataIncidentSettlement.com.

What happened

Between February 11 and February 14, 2022, Henderson & Walton Women's Center, P.C. experienced a cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized party accessed its computer systems containing personal information of current and former patients. On February 29, 2024, plaintiff Kim Townsel filed a class action complaint in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, asserting claims for negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment (Kim Townsel v. Henderson & Walton Women's Center, P.C., Case No. CV-2024-900914.00).

Henderson denies any wrongdoing and the Court has not decided who is right. To avoid the cost and risk of further litigation, the parties agreed to a settlement that offers class members three years of credit and medical identity monitoring, reimbursement for documented ordinary losses up to $150, compensation for documented extraordinary losses up to $2,500, and up to $90 for lost time spent dealing with the incident.

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How to file a claim

1

Confirm you received a notice

Class members were mailed direct notice with a Notice ID. If you are not sure you qualify, call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1 (855) 823-4243 or email info@HWWCDataIncidentSettlement.com.
2

Choose your benefits

You may select any combination of: three years of medical and credit monitoring (no documentation needed); reimbursement for ordinary losses up to $150 (with receipts or third-party documentation); compensation for extraordinary losses up to $2,500 (with supporting documentation such as identity theft reports or financial records); and up to $90 for lost time ($30 per hour, up to 3 hours, with an attestation). Ordinary losses include out-of-pocket expenses and credit monitoring products purchased between August 2022 and August 27, 2026.
3

File online or by mail

Fastest option: submit your claim online at hwwcdataincidentsettlement.com. To file by mail: download the Claim Form from the settlement site and mail it with supporting documentation to HWWC Settlement, Attn: Claim Form Submissions, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Paper claims must be postmarked by August 27, 2026.

For general information, notice documents, and FAQs, visit the official settlement website: hwwcdataincidentsettlement.com.
4

Receive your benefits

If approved, credit and medical monitoring activation instructions will be emailed after the Settlement becomes Final. Cash payments will be issued by the payment method you select on the Claim Form, after the August 12, 2026 final approval hearing and any appeals.

Key dates

Jun 29, 2026 Objection deadline Upcoming
Jul 13, 2026 Opt-out / exclusion deadline Upcoming
Aug 12, 2026 Final approval hearing (2:00 p.m. CDT, Birmingham, AL) Upcoming
Aug 27, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming

Final approval hearing will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203. Note that the claim deadline (August 27, 2026) falls after the final approval hearing. Check the settlement website for any updates. Payments follow after final approval and any appeals.

Where your money goes

Extraordinary losses (per person, with proof) Up to $2,500

Ordinary losses (per person, with proof) Up to $150

Lost time ($30/hour × up to 3 hours) Up to $90

Medical & credit monitoring 3 years, free

Attorneys' fees and costs (requested) Up to $215,000

Service award to class representative Kim Townsel Up to $2,500

This is a claims-made settlement. Benefits are paid out of Defendant's funds based on valid claims submitted, rather than from a fixed common fund. Attorneys' fees, costs, and the service award are paid separately from class member benefits.

All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the fairness hearing.

Common questions

What benefits can I claim?

Class members may claim any combination of: three years of medical and credit monitoring at no cost (no documentation required); reimbursement for ordinary losses up to $150 with supporting documentation (out-of-pocket expenses, postage, gas for local travel, and fees for credit reports or credit monitoring purchased between August 2022 and August 27, 2026); compensation for extraordinary losses up to $2,500 with supporting documentation (e.g., identity theft reports, police reports, or out-of-pocket expenses not otherwise reimbursed); and up to $90 for lost time ($30 per hour for up to 3 hours) with an attestation describing the activities performed.

What documentation do I need?

Claims for medical and credit monitoring and for lost time do not require documentation. Ordinary loss claims must be supported by receipts or other non-self-prepared documentation. Extraordinary loss claims may be supported by identity theft reports, affidavits, police reports, correspondence with financial institutions, or evidence of out-of-pocket expenses not otherwise reimbursed. You cannot claim expenses already reimbursed by another source.

What if I am not sure whether I was affected?

Class members were mailed direct notice. If you are not sure whether you qualify, visit hwwcdataincidentsettlement.com, call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1 (855) 823-4243, email info@HWWCDataIncidentSettlement.com, or write to HWWC Settlement, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Does filing a claim affect my right to sue HWWC later?

Yes. By staying in the Settlement Class (including by filing a claim or doing nothing), you release your claims against Henderson & Walton Women's Center and other Released Parties relating to the Cybersecurity Incident. To preserve your right to sue on those claims, you must exclude yourself by mailing a signed opt-out request postmarked by July 13, 2026 to HWWC Settlement, Attn: Opt-Out Requests, P.O. Box 58220, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

When will payments be sent out?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on August 12, 2026. Payments and monitoring activation will only be issued after the Settlement is approved and becomes Final, including after any appeals are resolved. Check hwwcdataincidentsettlement.com for updates.

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A note on our role

Dapeer Law, P.A. did not act as lead counsel or otherwise participate in litigating the above class action and provides this information to remind class members of the deadline to submit a claim for a share of the settlement.

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 Henderson & Walton Women's Center, P.C. or Angeion Group (the Settlement Administrator). For official information, visit hwwcdataincidentsettlement.com or call toll-free 1 (855) 823-4243. Class Counsel is Mariya Weekes of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.