Labcorp AMCA Settlement: Claim Status After September 3 Deadline
The claim deadline for the $35 million Labcorp data breach settlement was September 3, 2026, twelve days ago as of this writing. Here is what the settlement covered and where the case stands now.
Labcorp Settlement Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Settlement fund | $35,000,000 |
| Case | In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL No. 19-md-2904 |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey |
| Data incident | August 2018 through March 2019, at billing vendor AMCA |
| Alternative cash payment | Estimated $50 |
| Documented losses | Up to $5,000, including up to 10 hours of lost time at $25 per hour |
| Free monitoring | 2 years, through CyEx Medical Shield Pro |
| Opt out / objection deadline | Closed, July 27, 2026 |
| Claim deadline | Closed, September 3, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | Held August 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m., before Judge Michael A. Hammer, D.N.J. |
| Official site | amcadatabreachsettlement.com |
What Was the Labcorp Settlement About?
This settlement resolves claims against Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, known as Labcorp, arising from a data breach at American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), also known as Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau Inc., a third-party billing and collections vendor Labcorp used for unpaid lab bills. AMCA experienced a cyberattack affecting systems that held personal and health information between August 2018 and March 2019. The broader AMCA breach affected roughly 24 million people across multiple companies that used AMCA’s services; this settlement resolves only the claims against Labcorp specifically.
Labcorp denies any wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation, which had been ongoing for roughly six years before the parties reached this agreement.
Is This the Only AMCA-Related Settlement?
No. AMCA served multiple medical and diagnostic companies during the breach period, and the underlying litigation was consolidated as multidistrict litigation partly for that reason. Labcorp is the only defendant with a finalized settlement in this specific track so far. If you received services from a different company that also used AMCA, such as a separate diagnostic or testing provider, watch for a distinct settlement notice, since this Labcorp settlement does not cover other companies’ AMCA-related claims.
Who Was Eligible?
The settlement class includes individuals whose personal information Labcorp transmitted to AMCA and which was contained in AMCA’s systems at the time of the breach. Estimates of the affected group have varied across reporting, from roughly 7.7 million to more than 10 million Labcorp patients.
What Did the Settlement Offer?
Alternative Cash Payment
Class members without documented losses could claim an estimated $50 flat payment, with no proof of a specific loss required.
Documented Losses
Class members with qualifying expenses could claim up to $5,000, covering unreimbursed costs such as professional services (legal or credit repair fees), miscellaneous expenses like notary, postage or mileage costs, credit monitoring purchased between August 1, 2018 and the claim deadline, and up to 10 hours of documented time spent resolving fraud or identity theft, compensated at $25 per hour.
Free Monitoring for Everyone
All class members were entitled to two years of free credit and medical information monitoring through CyEx Medical Shield Pro, regardless of which cash option, if any, they claimed.
The Claim Deadline Has Passed
The deadline to submit a claim was September 3, 2026. If you did not file by then, the official settlement website does not offer a way to submit a late claim. The earlier deadline to opt out or object was July 27, 2026.
What Happens Next
The Final Fairness Hearing was held August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Hammer in the District of New Jersey. Check the official settlement website for the ruling’s outcome, since payments will only be distributed after the court grants final approval and any appeal period is resolved. Our guide on how long it takes to get paid after a class action settlement explains what that process typically looks like.
Is This Settlement Legitimate?
Yes. This is a real multidistrict litigation settlement with a court-authorized website. Because this breach involved health information, be especially cautious of any message asking you to confirm medical or personal details outside the official settlement site now that the claim window is closed. See our guide on class action settlement scams for current impersonation tactics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still file a Labcorp AMCA settlement claim?
No. The claim deadline was September 3, 2026, and has passed.
Does this settlement cover other companies affected by the AMCA breach?
No. This settlement resolves claims against Labcorp specifically. Other companies that used AMCA may reach separate settlements in the future.
How much could I have received?
An estimated $50 flat payment with no documentation, or up to $5,000 for documented losses including time spent resolving fraud, plus two years of free monitoring for all class members regardless of which cash option applied.
When will payments be sent?
No specific date has been announced. Distribution follows the court’s final approval and resolution of any appeals.
Is amcadatabreachsettlement.com the real settlement website?
Yes, it is the official website for this settlement.
Bottom Line
The Labcorp AMCA data breach settlement’s claim window closed September 3, 2026. The case has moved to the final approval stage, and payment will follow once the court signs off and any appeal period passes.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Settlement terms and deadlines are set by the court and the claims administrator and can change. Always verify current details on the official settlement website before acting.
