***IMPORTANT CASE UPDATE***
On April 10, 2020 Settlement Checks were mailed to all eligible Class Members. Please allow 5-10 business days for delivery.
The information contained on this website is only a summary. More information regarding the Action is contained in the Settlement Notice. You may download a copy of the Settlement Notice by clicking here.
If you are a Settlement Class Member, your legal rights will be affected by this Settlement whether you act or do not act. Please Read the Notice Carefully.
A Settlement totaling approximately $8.25 million has been reached with Cigna Corp. (“Cigna”), American Specialty Health Group, Inc. (“ASH”) and each of their subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively known as “Defendants”).
The Settlement Class includes any Plan Member whose Plan benefits and/or cost share under a Plan were determined based on ASH’s charges to Cigna through the Final Approval Date for the following types of services: chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathy, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS |
ACTION | | DATE |
DO NOTHING | You do not need to do anything to be included in the Settlement. Inclusion is automatic and you will be included unless you specifically request to Opt Out from the Settlement. | |
OPT OUT | You will not be included in the Settlement. You will receive no payment or benefits from the Settlement if you Opt Out, but you will keep any rights you currently have to sue the Defendants about the claims in the lawsuit. | JULY 10, 2019 |
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT | If you do not Opt Out, you can write to the Court explaining why you disagree with the Settlement, Attorneys’ Fees, or Service Awards. | JULY 10, 2019 |
GO TO THE HEARING | Ask to speak in Court about your opinion of the Settlement. | AUGUST 16, 2019 |
LEAD COUNSEL:
As a Class Member, you will be represented by Lead Counsel:
Steven A. Schwartz
Mark B. DeSanto
CHIMICLES SCHWARTZ KRINER & DONALDSON-SMITH LLP
361 West Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
610.642.8500
Jason M. Knott D. Brian Hufford
ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER LLP Jason S. Cowart
1800 M Street NW, Suite 1000 Nell Z. Peyser
Washington, DC 20036 ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER LLP
202.778.1800 485 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
212.704.9600