Welcome to the Raniell v. Spear Wilderman Inc. Settlement Website

Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County

If your private information was actually or potentially impacted during the 2021 Data Incident experienced by Spear Wilderman, you may be entitled to benefits from a class action settlement.

This settlement has consolidated two cases: Raniell v. Spear Wilderman, No. 23-cv-01442 (E.D. Pa.) (Filed Apr. 14, 2023) and Hassell v. Spear Wilderman, Case ID 230401942 (Phila. C.P.) (Filed Apr. 19, 2023).

• A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against Spear Wilderman, P.C. (“Defendant”) relating to the unauthorized potential disclosure of private information as the result of a ransomware attack that occurred on or around May 2021 (the “Data Incident”).
• If your Private Information (such as full name, driver’s license or state ID number, passport number, date of birth, medical diagnosis/treatment information, financial account information and/or Social Security Number), was actually or potentially impacted during the Data Incident, you are included in this Settlement as a “Class Member.”
• The Settlement provides Class Members with cash payments and reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses.
• Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act or don’t act. Read the Notice carefully.

Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement
Submit a Claim Form	This is the only way you can get Benefits from this Settlement.
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement	You will not get a Settlement benefit. This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against the Defendant for the legal claims made in this case and released by the Settlement.
Object to the Settlement	Write to the Court with reasons why you do not agree with the Settlement.
Go to the Final Approval Hearing	You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing.
Do Nothing	You will not get a benefit from this Settlement and you will give up certain legal rights.

• These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice. For complete details, view the Settlement Agreement, available on this website.
• The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. If the Court denies final approval, the Settlement will be null and void and the litigation will continue with the Defendant.
• If you’ve received a PostCard notice in the mail, please note the phone number listed was incorrect and has been updated to 877-754-1139. Please call for any questions or concerns regarding this settlement.