Ill. Orthopedic Group Settles Data Breach Consolidated Class Action For $4 Million

( July 9, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT) -- CHICAGO — An Illinois orthopedic group with more than 100 locations will pay $4 million to end a consolidated class action by patients who alleged that their health information was potentially compromised in a data incident discovered by Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC (IBJI) in July 2024, according to an Illinois judge’s opinion granting final settlement approval....