Settlement Information
A $2,900,000 settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Defendant” or “ORI”) arising out of a data incident Defendant experienced on or about September 4, 2024, where an unauthorized third party accessed Defendant’s computer systems and potentially compromised individuals’ personally identifiable information and private health information (collectively, “Private Information”). Defendant denies the allegation.
Who Is a Class Member?
You are part of the Settlement Class if you are a living individual residing in the United States who were sent a notice of the Data Incident indicating that your Private Information may have been impacted in the Data Incident.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a Claim FORMby January 13, 2026 |
The only way to get Settlement benefits is to submit a Valid Claim. |
Opt Out of the Settlementby December 29, 2025 |
Get no Settlement Class Member benefits. Keep your right to file your own lawsuit against Defendant about the legal claims in this lawsuit. For more information on how to opt out, refer to FAQ 17. |
Object to the Settlementby December 29, 2025 |
Stay in the Settlement but tell the Court why you do not agree with the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement if the Court approves it. For more information on how to object, refer to FAQ 20. |
FINAL APPROVAL HEARINGJanuary 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. |
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing to consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and decide whether to approve the Settlement, Class Counsel’s Application for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Service Award. |
Do Nothing |
Get no Settlement Class Member benefits. Be bound by the Settlement. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
January 13, 2026
Exclusion Deadline
December 29, 2025
Objection Deadline
December 29, 2025
Final Approval Hearing
January 28, 2026