Quick Answer: Sonic Healthcare U.S.A. and three related labs agreed to a $6.44 million settlement over the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) data breach. If a Sonic lab, Clinical Pathology Laboratories or Austin Pathology Associates sent you a breach notice, you can claim an estimated $50 or up to $5,000 for documented losses, plus two years of medical data monitoring. The claim deadline is January 4, 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement fund: $6,438,578.20
- Cash payment: an estimated $50 with no documents, adjusted up or down based on valid claims
- Documented losses: up to $5,000, including up to 10 hours of lost time at $25 per hour
- Monitoring: up to 2 years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro
- Claim deadline: January 4, 2027
- Opt out and objection deadline: December 3, 2026
- Final approval hearing: January 7, 2027, 11:00 a.m. ET in Newark, New Jersey
- You only qualify if you received a notice about the AMCA breach from one of the covered labs
Quick Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Settlement fund | $6,438,578.20, non reversionary |
| Cash payment | Estimated $50, adjusted for valid claims |
| Documented losses | Up to $5,000, including up to 10 hours of time at $25 per hour |
| Monitoring | Up to 2 years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro |
| Who is covered | People who received an AMCA breach notice from Clinical Pathology Laboratories or Austin Pathology Associates, or from AMCA on their behalf |
| Defendants | Sonic Healthcare U.S.A., Aurora Diagnostics, Clinical Pathology Laboratories and Austin Pathology Associates |
| Claim deadline | January 4, 2027 |
| Opt out and objection deadline | December 3, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | January 7, 2027, 11:00 a.m. ET, Judge Jamel K. Semper, Newark, NJ |
| Official site | AMCADataBreachSettlement.com |
| Phone | (833) 453-3715 |
| Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324 |
| Case | In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, No. 19-md-2904, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey |
What the AMCA Data Breach Settlement Is About
AMCA was a billing and collections company that labs and medical providers used to collect unpaid bills. Its systems were breached from about August 1, 2018 to March 30, 2019, and HIPAA Journal reports that the protected health information of more than 25 million people across many AMCA clients was involved. The plaintiffs say the information could include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, payment card and bank details and medical provider information.
The lawsuits were combined in federal court in New Jersey. This settlement resolves the claims against Sonic Healthcare U.S.A. and the labs it is tied to. It is separate from the larger Labcorp AMCA settlement, whose claim deadline was September 3, 2026. To learn how these cases work, read what a class action lawsuit is.
Who Qualifies
You qualify if Clinical Pathology Laboratories, or AMCA on its behalf, or Austin Pathology Associates, or AMCA on its behalf, sent you notice that your information was or may have been involved in the AMCA incident. Using a Sonic lab is not enough on its own. You must have received the notice. The defendants, their officers and directors, the assigned judges and anyone convicted of causing the incident are excluded. Your notice includes the Class Member ID you need to file online.
How Much Will You Get?
You can choose one cash option, and you can add monitoring to either one. The cash amounts are not guaranteed, because they are reduced or increased depending on how many people file valid claims and on what remains after fees, service awards and administration costs. See how class action payouts are calculated.
- Alternative cash payment: an estimated $50 with no receipts, but you sign a statement under penalty of perjury
- Documented losses: up to $5,000 for unreimbursed losses traceable to the incident, such as identity theft or medical fraud costs, plus up to 10 hours of documented time at $25 per hour
- Medical data monitoring: up to 2 years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro, which you must select on the claim form
Class counsel plans to ask for up to 34 percent of the fund, about $2.19 million, and $5,000 service awards for each class representative. Both come out of the fund and need court approval.
How to File an AMCA Settlement Claim
- Find your notice and your Class Member ID.
- Go directly to AMCADataBreachSettlement.com. Do not use links in unexpected texts or emails.
- Choose the $50 payment or the documented loss option, and select the monitoring box if you want it.
- For documented losses, upload receipts or records and sign the attestation.
- Submit by January 4, 2027 and save your confirmation.
You can also mail a paper claim form to Attn: Claims, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324, postmarked by the same date. Electronic payment is available only for online claims. Filing is free. See how to claim settlement money and what to do when you get a class action notice. For help, call (833) 453-3715.
Do You Need Proof?
Not for the $50 payment, but you must sign an attestation. For documented losses you need receipts or other records, and handwritten notes you made yourself are not enough alone. All claims are subject to verification.
Opting Out or Objecting
The deadline to opt out or object is December 3, 2026. Opt outs and objections must be mailed to the administrator, and the notice says they must be postmarked by that date. Opting out keeps your right to sue separately but means no payment from this settlement. If you stay in, you give up the right to sue the settling defendants over the AMCA breach.
When Will Payments Be Made?
The final approval hearing is set for January 7, 2027, and the court can change the date. The claim deadline falls three days before the hearing. Payments follow final approval and the end of any appeals, and no payment date has been announced.
Watch for Scams
Use only the official website and your mailed notice. Never pay to file a claim, and never share your full Social Security number or bank login. Report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and read our guide to class action settlement scams.
Is the Payment Taxable?
Settlement payments can be taxable depending on what they replace. See is settlement money taxable and ask a tax professional about your situation.
Common Questions About the AMCA Data Breach Settlement
Can I still file an AMCA data breach settlement claim?
Yes. The claim deadline is January 4, 2027, and you can file online or by mail.
Who qualifies for the AMCA settlement with Sonic Healthcare?
People who received an AMCA breach notice from Clinical Pathology Laboratories or Austin Pathology Associates, or from AMCA on their behalf. Using a Sonic lab without getting that notice does not qualify.
How much will I get from the AMCA settlement?
An estimated $50 with no receipts, or up to $5,000 for documented losses. The final amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed.
Is this the same as the Labcorp AMCA settlement?
No. The Labcorp settlement is separate, and its claim deadline was September 3, 2026. This one covers Sonic Healthcare U.S.A. and the related labs.
I did not get a notice. Can I still claim?
Possibly not. The class is limited to people who received a notice, but you can call (833) 453-3715 to ask the administrator whether you are on the list.
Do I need proof to get the $50?
No receipts are needed, but you must sign a statement under penalty of perjury. Only documented loss claims need records.
Is AMCADataBreachSettlement.com legitimate?
Yes. It is the website named in the court approved notice and is run by Kroll Settlement Administration. Type the address yourself instead of clicking links in messages.
Summary
The AMCA data breach settlement with Sonic Healthcare offers an estimated $50, up to $5,000 for documented losses and two years of medical data monitoring to people who received a covered notice. File by January 4, 2027, and see our open class action settlements for other claims.
Sources: Top Class Actions, HIPAA Journal, the court approved long form notice and the official settlement website. This page is for information only and is not legal advice.
Official Settlement Notice
Read the court approved long form notice for the AMCA data breach settlement below.