Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has agreed to a $7.6 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over a data breach that occurred in August 2023. The settlement provides class members with two years of financial data monitoring services and the choice between reimbursement for documented losses or a cash payment.
Maximum Claim:
$5,000
Total Eligible:
~883,000 people
A $7.6 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) concerning a data breach that occurred between August 16 and August 27, 2023. The cyberattack compromised the personal and health information of approximately 883,000 individuals. The lawsuit alleged that HSHS was negligent in failing to implement adequate security measures to protect sensitive data. HSHS denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation. The settlement provides class members with two years of financial data monitoring services and the choice between reimbursement for documented losses or a cash payment.
The settlement includes all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised in the HSHS data breach and who were sent a notification about the breach.
Individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised in the HSHS data breach.
Individuals who were sent a notification about the breach.
Receive two years of free financial data monitoring services.
Claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented losses.
Opt for a pro-rata cash payment from the remaining settlement fund.
If you have more questions, please visit the official website of this settlement and contact the claims administrator.
