Mount Nittany Health $1.8M Pixel Privacy Settlement (PA)

If you are a Pennsylvania resident who accessed a Mount Nittany Health website or patient portal between January 1, 2007, and January 7, 2025, you may be eligible to claim a share of a class action settlement.

Mount Nittany Health has agreed to pay $1,800,000 to settle allegations of unauthorized sharing of personal and health information with third parties such as Facebook and Google through tracking pixels.

Who is eligible for a payout?

To be eligible for this settlement:

• You are a resident of Pennsylvania
• You accessed a website or patient portal operated by or affiliated with Mount Nittany Health at least once between January 1, 2007, and January 7, 2025

How much are the payouts?

Class members who submit a valid claim form may receive a pro rata payout from the net settlement fund, which is the remaining amount from the $1,800,000 settlement after deducting costs for notice and claims administration, class representative service awards, and attorneys' fees and expenses.

The exact amount each class member will receive depends on the number of valid claims submitted.

Pro-rata distribution: The total settlement fund is divided by the number of valid claims. For instance, $1,800,000 divided by 100,000 claims equals $18 per claimant.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Settlement Administrator – 83150, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324

Ensure the claim form is postmarked by April 22, 2025.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Complete all required fields, including your name, address, and email.
3. Attest that you meet the class member criteria.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payout options

Class members can choose:

• Check mailed to their address
• Electronic payment options like Venmo, PayPal, or ACH

$1.8 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1.8M will cover various costs and payments.

• Settlement administration costs: TBD
• Attorneys' fees: To be determined by the court
• Service awards to class representatives: $5,000 each for Jane Doe and John Doe
• Payments to class members: Remaining balance after deductions

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 22, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: June 5, 2025

When is the Mount Nittany Health Pixel Settlement payout date?

After the final approval hearing on June 5, 2025, if the court approves the settlement, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible class members if there are no appeals.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims that Mount Nittany Health used tracking pixels on its websites and patient portals, resulting in unauthorized sharing of personal and health information with third parties like Facebook and Google. The settlement aims to resolve these allegations without further litigation.