Last Chance: Clarke County Hospital Data Breach Settlement

If you received a Notice Letter from Clarke County Hospital (CCH) informing you that your private information was compromised in a 2023 data incident, you may be eligible to claim a payment from a class action settlement.

Clarke County Hospital has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit due to a cyberattack that allegedly exposed sensitive personal and patient information.

Who is eligible for a payout?

Class members include individuals in the United States who received a notice their information was compromised in the data breach, including current and former CCH employees and patients.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following claim options:

• Identity Theft Protection Services: All claimants can submit for one year of identity theft protection services, including up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses traceable to the CCH data breach. Claims can be submitted for up to $350 for employees and $250 for patients.
• Lost Time Reimbursement: Time spent dealing with the incident can claim up to 4 hours at $25 per hour.
• If this benefit is claimed in addition to Out-of-Pocket Expenses, they will be combined and subject to the monetary cap.

• Reimbursement for Actual Monetary Loss: If you suffered documented financial losses due to the cybersecurity incident, you can claim up to $3,500 for employees and $1,500 for patients.

Is supporting documentation required to receive a payout?

Documentation and proof required:

• Unique ID and PIN from notice required to submit an online claim for any of the options
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses claims require proof of documented expenses directly connected with the breach, such as bank statements, receipts, and proof of fees paid.
• Reimbursement of Actual Monetary Loss claims require proof of documented financial losses that you were unable to get reimbursed from other sources.

How do I submit my claim for a settlement payment?

1. Open the the online claim form or download a PDF claim form to print and mail in
2. Complete your personal information and the claim options you are submitting for
3. Upload or attach all required documentation
4. Submit the online claim for or mail the completed printed form to the settlement administrator by January 31, 2025

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: CCH Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Payout options

Claimants can select one of:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will cover various costs associated with the lawsuit:

• Credit monitoring services and payments to approved claimants
• Settlement administration and notice costs
• Attorneys' fees of up to $120,000
• Service awards to class representatives of $2,500 each

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 31, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: April 4, 2025

When will claims be paid out?

The final approval hearing is scheduled for April 4, 2025. Once the settlement is approved and if no appeals are filed, payments will be issued to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the final approval date.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a cyberattack that allegedly exposed sensitive personal and patient information. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs of lengthy litigation.