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DATS Healthcare Data Breach Settlement: September 24, 2026 Claim Guide

The proposed Woytach v. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services settlement covers people mailed notice that protected health information was potentially compromised in the October 5–6, 2024 incident. Claims are due September 24, 2026.

At a Glance

September 24, 2026
Claim deadline
August 25, 2026
Exclusion and objection deadline
November 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
Final approval hearing

Who the official notice says is included

The official administrator says the class includes people mailed written notification that their protected health information was potentially compromised in the DATS incident between October 5 and October 6, 2024.

Benefits described in the official notice

Benefits remain subject to the settlement terms, claim review, and any required final approval.

Documented expense reimbursement

Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket expenses under the settlement terms.

Alternative cash payment

A flat payment that may increase or decrease pro rata based on valid claims.

Medical identity monitoring

One year of medical identity-theft monitoring through CyEx may also be elected.

No guaranteed recovery: A submitted form is not an approval. The administrator applies the official class definition and documentation rules, and pro-rata amounts can change with claim volume.

Current procedural status

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 the allegations. The court is scheduled to consider final approval on November 24, 2026.

Official participation route

1

Locate the DATS notice

The online form requires the Class Member ID and PIN printed on the notice; the administrator provides a contact route if those details are missing.

2

Choose a cash option and monitoring

Follow the claim form instructions for documented losses or the alternative cash payment, and elect monitoring if wanted.

3

File online or by mail

Submit online by September 24, 2026, or ensure a paper claim is postmarked by that date.

Records to gather

  • DATS breach notice with Class Member ID and PIN
  • Receipts, account statements, or other proof for any requested expense reimbursement
  • Online confirmation or postal proof of submission

Case-specific deadlines

These dates were checked against the linked official sources on August 17, 2026. Recheck the administrator or tribunal page before acting because a court may change a hearing date or other schedule.

JurisdictionLimitation Period
Claim deadlineSeptember 24, 2026
Exclusion and objection deadlineAugust 25, 2026
Final approval hearingNovember 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

What happens next

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 the allegations. The court is scheduled to consider final approval on November 24, 2026.

Common mistakes

Treating any healthcare breach as eligible

The class definition is tied to the specific DATS notice and October 2024 incident.

Requesting documented losses without support

Keep the records required by the claim form for the reimbursement option.

Organize your notice and supporting records

Keep a private record of the class notice, dates, submission confirmation, and any documents supporting a loss claim.

Organize your notice and supporting records

Keep a private record of the class notice, dates, submission confirmation, and any documents supporting a loss claim.

This stays in your private workspace until you choose a next step.

This stays in your private workspace until you choose a next step. It does not submit a claim on your behalf on its own.

Official and Legal References

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official claim route?

Does fitting the summary guarantee payment?

General information based on public sources checked August 17, 2026; not legal advice. Confirm the current notice, eligibility definition, and deadlines directly with the official source before acting.

Organize your notice and supporting records

Keep a private record of the class notice, dates, submission confirmation, and any documents supporting a loss claim.

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