Eye Physicians of Central Florida Settlement: Claims Closed
A November 2023 breach exposed the records of 31,189 patients, including diagnoses and treatment information. The settlement paid up to $7,500 for extraordinary losses — and the claim window closed on 15 May 2026.
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What the Case Was About
Eye Physicians of Central Florida, P.L.C. identified a breach on 5 November 2023 after noticing suspicious activity in its computer network; investigation confirmed unauthorized access by a third party. The incident affected 31,189 patients, and the exposed information may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical diagnoses, treatment information, health insurance information and financial information. The class action — Connell v. Eye Physicians of Central Florida, P.L.C. — was filed in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida.
Case Details
The settlement received preliminary approval on 23 February 2026, and the claim deadline was 15 May 2026. Benefits were comparatively strong for a class of this size: up to $2,000 for ordinary losses, up to $7,500 for extraordinary losses, reimbursement of attested lost time up to three hours at $25 per hour, and two years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection with a $1 million identity theft insurance policy. Official site: eyephysicianscentralflsettlement.com.
Status as of 24 August 2026
If You Missed the Deadline
The 15 May 2026 deadline has passed and late claims are not accepted. Because this breach exposed diagnoses and treatment information alongside insurance and financial data, medical identity theft is the specific risk worth watching: review explanation-of-benefits statements for treatment you did not receive, and request a copy of your medical records if anything looks unfamiliar. Free credit freezes remain the strongest general protection.
What Filed Claimants Should Expect
The Case, Step by Step
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5 November 2023 — the breach is identified
Eye Physicians of Central Florida notices suspicious network activity; investigation confirms unauthorized third-party access affecting 31,189 patients.
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Litigation
Connell v. Eye Physicians of Central Florida, P.L.C. is filed in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, on behalf of affected patients.
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23 February 2026 — preliminary approval
The court preliminarily approves the settlement; notices and claim forms go out to the class.
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15 May 2026 — claims close
The claim filing deadline passes. Late submissions are not accepted.
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24 August 2026 — where things stand
Claims are in validation. Distribution follows final approval and the resolution of any appeals.
Three Things to Ignore
A closed claim window with payments still pending is standard territory for impostors.
“File your Eye Physicians claim now”
The deadline was 15 May 2026 and late claims are not accepted. Any page inviting a claim today describes a process that no longer exists.
A fee to release or track your payment
Court-appointed administrators never charge class members to check a claim or receive payment. Every such request is fraud.
Calls asking you to confirm bank details
The stolen data is what makes these calls sound credible. Administrators communicate through the official settlement website and mail, not unsolicited calls.
Common Questions
Can I still file a claim?
No. The deadline was 15 May 2026 and late claims are not accepted.
What did the settlement pay?
Up to $2,000 for ordinary documented losses, up to $7,500 for extraordinary losses, attested lost time up to three hours at $25 per hour, and two years of credit monitoring with a $1 million identity theft policy.
What is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary losses?
Ordinary losses are routine costs — bank fees, credit monitoring you bought, communication expenses. Extraordinary losses are the serious consequences: actual identity theft or fraud fairly traceable to the breach, which is why the cap is much higher.
What data was exposed?
Names, addresses, dates of birth, medical diagnoses, treatment information, health insurance information and financial information — a combination that supports both financial and medical identity theft.
When will payments arrive?
After final approval becomes effective and any appeals resolve, then validation — late 2026 into 2027 realistically.
Did the practice admit fault?
No. The settlement resolves the claims without an admission of wrongdoing.
How do I verify this page?
Through eyephysicianscentralflsettlement.com and the Orange County, Florida docket for Connell v. Eye Physicians of Central Florida. Details reflect what we could confirm as of 24 August 2026.
Separate from this case: were you injured in the last 2 years?
Class-action payouts are fixed amounts through an administrator. A personal injury claim is a different case — and often worth far more. Free estimate, no obligation.