McKoy v. Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A.

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If you were notified that your Private Information was potentially compromised in the June 2024 cyberattack perpetrated against Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A., a class action settlement may affect your rights.

What is this Lawsuit about?

A proposed settlement has been reached in a lawsuit entitled McKoy et al. v. Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A., Case No. 24-CV-028463-410 (N.C. Super. Ct.) (the "Action"), relating to the June 2024 Data Breach during which cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to Defendant's network, and potentially accessed and/or acquired files containing the Private Information of approximately 34,457 individuals. The Defendant denies all charges of wrongdoing or liability as alleged, or which could be alleged, in the Action. The Settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or an indication that the Defendant has violated any laws, but rather the resolution of disputed claims.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

The Settlement Class includes all individuals to whom Ott Cone sent notice of the 2024 Data Breach.
Settlement Class Members were also sent notice of this class action Settlement via mail. If you received notice of this Settlement, you are eligible to receive Settlement Benefits.

What does the Settlement provide?

The Settlement provides for an aggregate cap of $600,000.00 which will be used to pay for Settlement Class Member Benefits, the Costs of Notice and Claims Administration, Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Expenses awarded by the Court, and Service Awards to the Representative Plaintiffs awarded by the Court.
• Expense Reimbursement: Up to $2,500.00 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses resulting from the Data Breach.
• Alternative Cash Payment: In lieu of Expense Reimbursement, Settlement Class Members can claim an alternative cash payment of up to $50 which shall be decreased on a pro rata basis to the extent a reduction is required due to the number of valid claims filed exceeding the amount of funds available for these payments. No documentation required.
• Credit Monitoring: Three (3) years of one bureau credit monitoring services.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

SUBMIT A CLAIM
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 10, 2025 		If you want to receive Credit Monitoring Services or a payment from the Settlement, you must submit a Valid Claim Form online or postmarked by December 10, 2025.
DO NOTHING If you do nothing, you will not receive Credit Monitoring Services or be eligible to receive a payment from this Settlement. If the Court approves the Settlement, and you do nothing, you will be bound by the Settlement Agreement.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 		If you do not want any benefits from this Settlement, and you want to keep the right to sue Ott Cone about issues in the Litigation, then you must take steps to get out of the Settlement Class sometimes referred to as "opting out".
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 		If you are a Settlement Class Member, you can object to the Settlement if you do not like or agree with the Settlement or some part of it.
GO TO A HEARING
DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. 		The Court will hold a hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement. You may attend and you may ask to speak, but you do not have to. You cannot speak at the hearing if you exclude yourself from the Settlement.
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