The Specialty Networks has agreed to a settlement, which will benefit the class members. It resulted from a class action lawsuit that was filed against the company for the 2023 data breach. The fund of the settlement is disclosed, but individuals whose personal details were compromised in the data breach can expect the settlement payout.
A few months after the 2023 data breach, the Specialty Networks made public the details about it. It was announced that more than 395,000 consumers’ personal information was compromised during the breach. After that the plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit, and then the defendant agreed to a settlement, which had already received preliminary approval.
If you are among those who were affected by the 2023 data breach of Specialty Networks, you can get the payment. Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the Specialty Networks data breach settlement. Read this article thoroughly to check eligibility requirements, payout amount, claim form process, and much more.
What’s the timeline of the Specialty Networks data breach settlement?
Between 11 and 13 December 2023, at the Specialty Networks, a company that provides radiology or diagnostic-imaging systems and analytics in health practices, someone accessed their computer, which resulted in a data breach compromising names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, etc.
On August 15, 2024, the company disclosed the data breach. After that, many class action lawsuits were filed against the company alleging that they didn’t take appropriate steps to tackle the data breach, and then the plaintiff sought to represent all individuals affected by the breach. And then on October 8, 2025, the court consolidated all lawsuits into a single class action lawsuit.
On November 7, 2024, the plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint, and then both parties discussed the settlement. After the long discussion, both participants agreed to the settlement of $2.6 million, which received a preliminary approval on July 15, 2025, and then a settlement portal was made public for class members to exercise different options.
To get a payout from the Specialty Networks data breach settlement, it is mandatory that you submit a claim form. The due date for the same is October 13, 2025; the deadline to opt out from the settlement and object against it is the same. And the hearing for the final approval will take place on November 13, 2025, at 2 PM ET.
Settlement Overview
| Case Type | Data breach class action settlement |
| Company Involved | Specialty Networks |
| Data Breach Period | Between December 11–13, 2023 |
| Individuals Affected | Around 395,000 consumers |
| Settlement Amount | $2.6 million |
| Preliminary Approval Date | July 15, 2025 |
| Claim Form Deadline | October 13, 2025 |
| Final Approval Hearing | November 13, 2025, at 2 PM ET |
| Expected Payout | $100 (no documents) or up to $5,000 (with proof of expense) |
| Estimated Payout Time | By February 2026 (if no appeal) |
Who can submit the claim form?
To submit a claim form for the Specialty Networks data breach settlement, you are required to meet the eligibility requirements:
- You must be a permanent resident, i.e., a citizen of the United States.
- Your personal or medical information was compromised in Specialty Networks’ 2023 data breach, and
- You have received a notice from the settlement administrator.
How to submit a claim form?
In order to submit a claim form for the Specialty Networks data breach settlement, please follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the Specialty Networks data breach settlement by visiting specialtynetworksdatasettlement.com/.
- Click on the ‘Submit Claim’ button.
- Fill in the Class Member ID and then tap on the Next button.
- Enter all required basic details, attach documents, if any, and choose the preferred payment method.
- Review your claim form, and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
What are settlement benefits?
Under the terms of Specialty Networks’ data breach settlement, an individual who has submitted a claim form with required documents of out-of-pocket expenses will get the payment of $5,000. To claim this benefit, you can submit the documents, such as receipts or invoices, bank or credit card statements, fraud reports or police reports, etc.
If you haven’t experienced any out-of-pocket expense, you can expect the payout of $100 from the settlement fund. To claim this benefit, you aren’t required to provide any documents. Note that the payment will be distributed after deducting the attorney fee and administration cost of the settlement.
Additionally, all the class members can get free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for three years. Note that in the next three years, the Specialty Networks will invest $300,000 to improve cybersecurity, data encryption, and employee training to avoid any future incident.
When to expect the payout?
The payout from the Specialty Networks data breach settlement will be received after the final approval. Note that payment will be received through the opted payout gateway. Note that if the final approval is received without any appeal, the payout may be received within 90 days.
If the final approval is received on the hearing date, i.e., November 13, 2025, the settlement payout may be received in February 2026. If there will be any appeal after the final approval, you may have to wait until mid-2026to receive the settlement payment.
Disclaimer: Specialty Networks data breach settlement details are informational; eligibility and payouts are determined by official administrators.
