First Choice Dental has agreed to a $1.225 million class action settlement to resolve allegations that it failed to protect consumer data during a 2023 data breach.
The settlement benefits individuals in the United States whose private information was exposed in the October 2023 data breach discovered by First Choice Dental, a dental practice with multiple locations in Wisconsin.
While the company denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims without further litigation.
What Happened in the Data Breach
According to the lawsuit, the First Choice Dental data breach allegedly compromised highly sensitive personal information, including:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account details
- Health information
Plaintiffs claim the company failed to properly safeguard this data, leading to an increased risk of fraud and identity theft for affected individuals.
Settlement Benefits and Payments
Under the terms of the agreement, class members may receive the following benefits:
- Up to $6,000 for documented economic losses related to the data breach. Eligible expenses include:
- Fraud or identity theft losses
- Professional or legal fees
- Credit monitoring or repair costs
- Other verifiable financial losses
- $50 cash payment for class members who did not experience measurable economic losses.
Additionally, all class members will receive three years of free credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft protection insurance at no cost.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement applies to any U.S. resident whose private information was compromised in the First Choice Dental data breach discovered in October 2023.
Proof of Purchase and Documentation
Those claiming economic losses must provide proof of damages, which may include:
- Receipts
- Bank or account statements
- Invoices
- Bills
- Other supporting documentation
Important Deadlines
- Exclusion or Objection Deadline: December 29, 2025
- Claim Form Deadline: January 28, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: January 12, 2026
⚠️ Note: Be sure to file only if you are eligible. Submitting a false claim under penalty of perjury can harm other legitimate class members.
How to File a Claim
To receive benefits from the settlement, you must submit a valid claim form by January 28, 2026.
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For additional details or questions about eligibility, visit the official settlement website: FSDGDataSettlement.com
Case Information
- Case Name: Kelly Gorder, et al. v. FCDG Management LLC d/b/a First Choice Dental
- Case No.: 2024CV002164
- Court: Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin
