Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation Settlement

If you received a notification about a data security incident involving Henry Ford Health System on or around March 30, 2023, you may be eligible to claim benefits from a class action settlement.

Henry Ford Health System has agreed to pay $700,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect personal information from unauthorized access during a cybersecurity attack.

Who can submit a claim?

Settlement Class Members are those who meet the following criteria:

• Reside in the United States
• Received a notice letter from Henry Ford Health System regarding the data security incident

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim the following benefits:

• Credit Monitoring and Insurance Services (CMIS): Two years of credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance.
• Documented Loss Payment: Reimbursement of up to $2,500 for documented losses related to the data security incident.
• Cash Fund Payment: A pro rata cash payment depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

For example, if the net settlement fund after documented loss payments is $300,000 and 1,000 class members submit valid claims, the pro rata cash payment would be calculated as follows:

• Net Settlement Fund: $300,000
• Number of Valid Claims: 1,000
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: $300,000 / 1,000 = $300 per claimant

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, proof is required to submit a claim.

Claimants need to provide documentation supporting their claims for Documented Loss Payments. This may include:

• Credit card statements
• Bank statements
• Invoices
• Telephone records
• Receipts

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you can submit a claim form online.

For mail submissions, send the completed claim form to:

Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation

RG/2 Claims Administration, LLC

P.O. Box 59479

Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479

Claim steps

Follow these steps to submit a claim:

1. Visit the online claim form or download the claim form.
2. Fill out the claim form with your personal information, including your unique Claimant ID.
3. Select the type of benefit you are claiming (CMIS, Documented Loss Payment, or Cash Fund Payment).
1. If claiming a Documented Loss Payment, provide the necessary documentation to support your claim.

1. Submit the completed claim form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payment methods

Class members can choose to receive their payments via electronic payment (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or bank transfer) or by physical check.

$700,000 Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $700,000 will cover:

• Credit Monitoring and Insurance Services
• Reimbursement of Documented Losses
• Cash Fund Payments to valid claimants
• Costs of notice and administration
• Service awards to the Class Representatives
• Attorney fee award and costs

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: October 28, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: October 29, 2024

When is the Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation payout date?

The awards will be paid after the final approval hearing and once the settlement becomes final.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to a targeted cybersecurity attack on Henry Ford Health System’s network and computer systems, which potentially resulted in unauthorized access to personal information.

Personal information types affected by the security incident include names, genders, dates of birth, ages, lab results, procedure types, diagnoses, dates of service, telephone numbers, medical record numbers, and/or internal tracking numbers.

What happens next?

The next steps include the final approval hearing on October 29, 2024. If the settlement is approved, the claims administrator will begin processing claims and distributing the settlement benefits to eligible class members.