Morrison Community Hospital Data Breach Settlement

If you previously received a notice indicating that you were affected by the Morrison Community Hospital Data Incident, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Morrison Community Hospital has agreed to pay $675,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit concerning alleged unauthorized access to personal and health information.

Who can file a claim?

To be eligible for the settlement, you must meet specific criteria. You are considered a class member if:

• You are a person in the United States who received a notification from Morrison Community Hospital stating that your private information may have been impacted by the data incident.
• The data breach occurred on or around September 24, 2023, affecting personal information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical information.

The class members are primarily individuals whose personal and health information was compromised in the data breach. It is important to note that only those who received a notification from Morrison Community Hospital are eligible.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim compensation for unreimbursed economic losses or opt for a pro rata cash payment. Here are the details:

• Compensation for Unreimbursed Economic Losses: Class members may receive up to $5,000 for documented losses incurred due to the data breach. This includes losses related to fraud, identity theft, professional fees, and other expenses.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Alternatively, class members can choose a pro rata cash payment. The amount depends on the net settlement funds remaining after other claims are paid.

Example Calculation

For instance, if the net settlement fund is $500,000 and there are 1,000 valid claims, each claimant would receive $500. This calculation is based on dividing the net settlement fund by the number of valid claims.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants need to provide proof to claim an award. They must submit:

• A valid claim form electing the compensation type.
• An attestation regarding any actual and unreimbursed documented loss.
• Reasonable documentation demonstrating the loss to be reimbursed.

How to claim compensation

Class members can file a claim online, which must be submitted by February 5, 2025.

Payment methods

Class members can receive their payments via check mailed to the address provided in the claim form.

Settlement fund expenditures

The settlement fund of $675,000 will cover various costs, including:

• Compensation for unreimbursed economic losses and pro rata cash payments to class members
• Costs of the settlement administrator
• Attorneys' fees and expenses, capped at $225,000 plus up to $20,000 in expenses
• Service awards for the representative plaintiffs, up to $3,000 each

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 5, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: February 28, 2025

When is the Morrison Community Hospital Data Breach payout date?

After the final approval hearing on February 28, 2025, the court will decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Morrison Community Hospital failed to adequately protect personal and health information, resulting in a data breach. The settlement avoids the costs and risks of a trial while providing compensation to affected individuals.