- Defendant
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Inc.
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Up to $5,000 for documented expenses or an alternative cash payment, plus one year of medical identity monitoring
- Claim deadline
- September 24, 2026
- Proof required
- No claim form proof for basic payout
Overview
The settlement resolves a lawsuit over unauthorized access to Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services systems containing protected health information between October 5 and October 6, 2024. The case is Leo Woytach, et al. v. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Inc., No. 2025-CV-03681, in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. DATS denies wrongdoing.
Who qualifies
- You were mailed written notice by DATS around May 2, 2025.
- The notice stated that your protected health information may have been compromised in the October 5–6, 2024 data breach.
- You have the Class Member ID and PIN printed on the settlement notice for filing a claim.
What you could receive
Class members may choose reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket expenses caused by the breach or an alternative flat cash payment that will be adjusted pro rata based on valid claims. In addition, class members may elect one year of CyEx Medical Shield medical identity theft monitoring. Documentation is required for expense reimbursement, but the official notice does not require loss documentation for the alternative cash option.
How to file your claim
- 1Visit the official settlement website and select the claim-filing page.
- 2Enter the Class Member ID and PIN printed on the notice mailed by DATS.
- 3Choose documented expense reimbursement or the alternative cash option, and elect medical monitoring if desired.
- 4Attach receipts, invoices, bank statements, or other supporting documents if claiming expenses.
- 5Submit online or postmark a mailed claim by September 24, 2026.
Official settlement site: DATSDataBreachSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is included in the DATS data breach settlement?
The class includes people mailed written notice around May 2, 2025 that their protected health information may have been compromised in the DATS data breach between October 5 and October 6, 2024.
What benefits are available?
Class members may claim up to $5,000 for documented expenses or an alternative pro rata cash payment, and may also elect one year of medical identity theft monitoring.
When is the DATS settlement claim deadline?
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by September 24, 2026.