ClaimSonic Healthcare's US lab units settled their part of the 2018-2019 American Medical Collection Agency billing breach. Patients notified by Clinical Pathology Laboratories or Austin Pathology Associates can claim cash or documented losses plus medical data monitoring.
Key facts
- Payout
- $50–$5,000 per person
- Deadline
- Jan 4, 2027
- Proof
- Proof helps
- Who
- Nationwide (US)
- Fund
- $6,438,578.20
- Case
- In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (Sonic Healthcare, Aurora Diagnostics, Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Austin Pathology Associates)
- Court
- U.S. District Court, D. New Jersey (19-md-2904, MDL 2904)
- Administrator
- Kroll Settlement Administration
- Final hearing
- Jan 7, 2027
- Notice ID
- The form asks for the ID or PIN from your notice
- Official site
- Open in the Claim app
- Verified
- Nov 7, 2026
Choose an estimated $50 alternative cash payment (no documents, pro rata) or up to $5,000 for documented losses; plus up to 2 years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro. Online claims need the Class Member ID; mail form asks for it only if known.
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- Received notice from Clinical Pathology Laboratories or Austin Pathology Associates (or AMCA on their behalf) that your data was or may have been involved in the AMCA incident (Aug 2018 - Mar 2019)
How to file a claim
- Get the Claim app and open the AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) settlement.
- Tap Claim to open the official claim form.
- Have the Claim ID or PIN from the notice you received ready.
- Add receipts or records if you have them to raise your payment.
- Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Jan 4, 2027.
- Save the confirmation number. Claim keeps it with your filed claims so you can check your payment later.
Is the AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (Sonic Healthcare, Aurora Diagnostics, Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Austin Pathology Associates), U.S. District Court, D. New Jersey (19-md-2904, MDL 2904). Claims go through Kroll Settlement Administration on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.
When will payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Jan 7, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.
FAQ
Is the AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (Sonic Healthcare, Aurora Diagnostics, Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Austin Pathology Associates), U.S. District Court, D. New Jersey (19-md-2904, MDL 2904)). Claims are handled by Kroll Settlement Administration on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks you for a fee to file.
What is the deadline for the AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) settlement?
Claims must be submitted by Jan 4, 2027.
How much is the AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) payout?
Choose an estimated $50 alternative cash payment (no documents, pro rata) or up to $5,000 for documented losses; plus up to 2 years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro. Online claims need the Class Member ID; mail form asks for it only if known.
Do I need proof to file the AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) claim?
Not for the basic payment. Documents can raise your payout.
When will AMCA Data Breach Settlement (Sonic Healthcare Labs) payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Jan 7, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Sonic Healthcare USA. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always read the official notice before you file.
