Labcorp Lawsuit: AMCA Breach Settlement, Kiosk and Pixel Cases

The Labcorp lawsuit drawing the most attention right now is a $35 million class action settlement over the 2019 American Medical Collection Agency data breach, which exposed the personal information of roughly 10.25 million Labcorp patients and now allows eligible class members to claim up to $5,000 in documented losses or a flat payment estimated around $50. Labcorp is also a defendant in wage-and-hour class actions, a patient-data tracking case involving Meta, a Supreme Court case over accessibility of its check-in kiosks, and several government billing-fraud settlements.

Here’s what each case involves, who it covers, and what you can do if you’re affected.

The $35 Million AMCA Data Breach Settlement

Between August 2018 and March 2019, hackers had unauthorized access to the computer systems of American Medical Collection Agency, a medical debt collector that handled billing for Labcorp and other lab companies. AMCA did not tell Labcorp about the breach until May 14, 2019.1HIPAA Journal. Labcorp AMCA Data Breach Settlement

About 7.7 million Labcorp consumers had data exposed. The compromised information included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, dates of service, provider details, and balance information. For patients who had tried to pay balances through AMCA’s payment system, credit card and bank account numbers were also at risk. Labcorp said it had not given AMCA any laboratory test results or diagnostic information.2Krebs on Security. LabCorp: 7.7M Consumers Hit in Collections Firm Breach Settlement filings, however, indicate that for at least some individuals the exposed data also included Social Security numbers, payment information, and medical test and diagnostic codes.3TechTarget. Labcorp Reaches $35M Settlement Over American Medical Collection Agency Breach

Dozens of lawsuits were consolidated into a multidistrict litigation proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, In re: American Medical Collection Agency, Inc., Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL No. 2904.4Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. MDL-2904 Initial Transfer Order In April 2026, the court granted preliminary approval to the $35 million settlement resolving Labcorp’s portion of the litigation, covering an estimated 10.25 million affected patients.1HIPAA Journal. Labcorp AMCA Data Breach Settlement

What You Can Claim

Class members choose between two options:

  • Documented losses of up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket costs tied to the breach, such as identity theft, fraud losses, credit monitoring, or legal fees. Within that cap, you can also recover up to 10 hours of lost time at $25 per hour.
  • A flat payment, currently estimated at $50, that requires no documentation. The actual figure could rise or fall depending on how many people file.5ClassAction.org. $35M Labcorp Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach

All class members are also eligible for two years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro, a medical identity monitoring and insurance service.3TechTarget. Labcorp Reaches $35M Settlement Over American Medical Collection Agency Breach

Deadlines and How to File

Claims can be filed online or by mail through the official settlement website. Kroll Settlement Administration is the claims administrator, and you’ll need the class member ID from your mailed or emailed notice.5ClassAction.org. $35M Labcorp Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach

Key dates:

Preliminary approval means the settlement can move forward, but payments won’t be sent until the court grants final approval. As of mid-2026, final approval has not yet been issued.

The Supreme Court Case Over Labcorp’s Check-In Kiosks

In 2020, two legally blind plaintiffs filed a class action in the Central District of California alleging that Labcorp’s “Express Self Check-In” touchscreen kiosks could not be used by blind or visually impaired patients, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act. Labcorp said its service centers keep front-desk staff who can assist anyone unable to use the kiosks.7Supreme Court of the United States. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304

The Unruh Act carries statutory damages of at least $4,000 per violation, and the certified class carried potential liability of up to $500 million per year.7Supreme Court of the United States. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304 The district court certified the class in May 2022, and the Ninth Circuit affirmed, holding that a class can be certified even if it includes more than a small number of uninjured members.8Cornell Law Institute. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case, held oral argument on April 29, 2025, and then on June 5, 2025, dismissed the case as “improvidently granted” in an 8-1 decision. That leaves the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in place without a national resolution of the underlying class-certification question. Justice Kavanaugh dissented alone, arguing that certifying classes with both injured and uninjured members inflates damages and pressures defendants into settling weak claims.9SCOTUSblog. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis7Supreme Court of the United States. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304

The Meta Pixel Patient-Data Case

Howard v. Laboratory Corporation of America, filed in June 2023 in the Middle District of North Carolina, alleged that Labcorp embedded Meta’s tracking pixel on its website, allowing patients’ browsing data to be collected and shared with Meta and Google without consent. The complaint alleged the pixel captured page visits, search terms, and unique Facebook user IDs, letting Meta link website activity to individual profiles. Legal claims included violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act.10ClassAction.org. Class Action Alleges Labcorp Discloses Website Visitors’ Personal Info to Meta Without Consent

In September 2024, U.S. District Judge William L. Osteen Jr. denied Labcorp’s motion to dismiss but warned plaintiffs that the class allegations were “vague” and would need sharpening after discovery.11Bloomberg Law. Labcorp Will Face Claims It Sent Patient Data to Google, Meta By January 2026, reporting indicated Labcorp had reached a settlement, though terms have not been publicly released.12Law360. Labcorp Reaches Settlement in Data Privacy Action

Wage Lawsuits by Labcorp Employees

Several current and former employees have sued Labcorp over unpaid work.

Washington state ($9 million). Young v. Laboratory Corporation of America, filed in Pierce County Superior Court in August 2023, alleged Labcorp failed to give roughly 3,500 hourly healthcare workers legally required meal and rest breaks at its Washington facilities, including subsidiaries Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories and Dynacare. The class covers workers employed between August 2020 and November 2024.13Entente Law. Young v. Labcorp Under the $9 million deal, at least $5.9 million goes to class members based on wages during the class period, with up to $2.7 million in attorneys’ fees plus costs, administration, and a service award.14AMCA Data Breach Settlement. Young v. Labcorp Settlement Notice A fairness hearing was held on May 30, 2025, but as of mid-2026 there is no public confirmation of final approval or that payments have gone out.15LabCorpAction.com. Young v. Labcorp Settlement

California ($2.4 million). In Bermejo v. Laboratory Corporation of America, a court approved a $2.4 million settlement in June 2024 over claims that Labcorp failed to pay overtime wages to carriers for time spent driving.16Law360. Labcorp Workers’ $2.4M Wage Deal Wins Court Approval

North Carolina (nationwide). A 2021 collective action alleged that Labcorp service representatives and couriers across the country were not paid for off-the-clock work performed before and after shifts, during meal breaks, and on vehicle maintenance tasks.17ClassAction.org. Lawsuit Claims Labcorp Service Reps Owed Unpaid Wages for Off-the-Clock Work

Medicare and Medicaid Billing Settlements

Labcorp has paid tens of millions of dollars over the years to resolve government billing allegations.

The largest was a $187 million settlement of a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that Labcorp bundled unnecessary blood tests into discounted packages for doctors, then “unbundled” them when billing Medicare and Medicaid, charging for each test individually at rates allegedly more than eight times the discounted price.18GetNick Law. Whistleblowing Case Studies

In February 2023, Labcorp paid $19 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that it submitted false Medicare claims by providing phlebotomy services for patients whose providers ordered testing from Health Diagnostic Laboratory and Singulex, knowing those companies were paying illegal kickbacks for referrals. Former employees Scarlett Lutz and Kayla Webster brought the qui tam suit and received roughly $5.6 million of the settlement.19U.S. Department of Justice. Labcorp to Pay United States $19 Million to Settle Allegations Under False Claims Act

The following month, Labcorp paid $2.1 million to settle a separate qui tam action alleging it double- and triple-billed the Department of Defense for genetic tests performed by third-party provider GeneDx under a contract to provide reference-testing services at military treatment facilities. The whistleblower, former Labcorp employee Donna Hecker-Gross, alleged she was fired after raising the issue internally.20Phillips & Cohen. Labcorp Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million to Settle

Other Pending Matters

Labcorp has disclosed in SEC filings an ongoing Texas qui tam suit, State of Texas v. Laboratory Corporation of America, involving allegations tied to “best price” rules and remuneration to providers under the Texas Medicaid program. A Texas district court initially ruled for Labcorp on summary judgment, but on December 31, 2024, the Texas Court of Appeals reversed. Labcorp petitioned the Texas Supreme Court for review on February 28, 2025.21Labcorp Holdings Inc. Form 10-Q, Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2025

A separate consumer class action, Anderson v. Labcorp, alleged that Labcorp charged uninsured patients rates “far in excess of fair market value” for lab tests. The Middle District of North Carolina case included fraud, breach of implied contract, and state consumer protection claims. It was resolved on an individual basis in September 2023, with the named plaintiffs receiving full compensation for their out-of-pocket damages. The claims did not proceed as a class.22Wolf Popper. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings Consumer Litigation – Anderson v. Labcorp

If you received a notice about the AMCA data breach settlement, the practical step is to file a claim through the settlement website before September 3, 2026, and decide whether the flat payment or documented-losses option better fits your situation.