Charleston Area Medical Center Data Breach Settlement

If you received a notice from Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) indicating that your personal, medical, or financial information was potentially exposed in a data breach, you may be eligible to claim up to $6,000 from a class action settlement.

Charleston Area Medical Center has agreed to pay $875,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged inadequate protection of personal and medical information during a data breach incident.

Who is eligible to submit a claim?

To be considered a class member, you must have received a notice from CAMC regarding the potential exposure of your personal or medical information in the January 2022 data breach.

Class members include:

• Individuals whose personal, medical, or financial information was potentially exposed.
• Those who received a notice from CAMC about the data breach.

How much are the payouts per person?

Class members can claim reimbursement for documented monetary losses up to $6,000.

This includes:

• Unreimbursed losses related to fraud or identity theft.
• Costs for credit monitoring incurred after the data incident.
• Miscellaneous expenses such as notary, fax, postage, copying, mileage, and long-distance charges.

Alternatively, class members can opt for a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The exact amount will depend on the number of claims submitted and other expenses deducted from the settlement fund.

What documents need to be submitted?

Claimants must provide documentation for monetary losses, such as receipts, bank or credit card statements, or bills showing relevant charges.

How to file a claim

To claim an award, class members can file a claim online or download a PDF claim form to mail.

The deadline for submitting claims is March 24, 2025.

For mailed claims, send to: CAMC Data Incident Settlement, c/o ILYM Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2031, Tustin, CA 92781

Payout options

Class members can choose to receive their payment via:

• Paper check
• Electronic methods such as Venmo or Zelle

$875,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $875,000 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Reimbursement for monetary losses and attested time claims
• Alternative cash payments
• Attorneys' fees and litigation expenses
• Service awards for plaintiffs
• Costs of notifying the settlement class and administering the settlement

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: March 24, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: March 31, 2025

When is the CAMC Data Incident Settlement payout date?

After the final approval hearing on March 31, 2025, if the settlement is approved, the claims will be processed, and payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why did CAMC settle?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to a data breach incident that potentially exposed personal and medical information of 54,000 individuals. CAMC agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of a trial.