Rogers Behavioral Health System $650K Pixel Settlement

If you were a patient of Rogers Behavioral Health System, Inc. and visited their website between May 23, 2017, and May 3, 2024, you may be eligible to claim a monetary award from a class action settlement.

Rogers Behavioral Health System, Inc. has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged improper use of third-party website analytics tools, cookies, and pixels without sufficient consent from users.

Can I Claim an Award?

The Settlement Class includes all persons who are or have been patients of Rogers Behavioral Health System, Inc. and who visited the Defendant’s website(s) at least once between May 23, 2017, and May 3, 2024. This means that if you received medical care from Rogers Behavioral Health System, Inc. during this period and visited their website, you are likely eligible to claim an award.

To confirm your eligibility, you must meet the following criteria:

• You were a patient of Rogers Behavioral Health System, Inc. between May 23, 2017, and May 3, 2024.
• You visited the Defendant’s website(s) at least once during the same period.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The total settlement fund is $650,000. This fund will be used to provide compensation to Settlement Class Members, cover notice and administration costs, provide Service Awards to the Representative Plaintiffs, and compensate the attorneys for their fees, costs, and expenses.

Each Settlement Class Member who submits a valid claim will receive a proportional share of the Net Settlement Fund. The exact amount each member will receive depends on the total number of valid claims submitted. For example, if the Net Settlement Fund is $422,500 (after deducting attorneys' fees, service awards, and administration costs), and there are 10,000 valid claims, each claimant would receive $42.25.

• Proportional Share Calculation:
• Total Settlement Fund: $650,000
• Attorneys' Fees (35%): $227,500
• Service Awards (2 x $3,500): $7,000
• Administration Costs: $Unknown (assume $Unknown for calculation)
• Net Settlement Fund: $650,000 - $227,500 - $7,000 - $Unknown = $422,500 (assuming $Unknown for administration costs)
• Number of Valid Claims: 10,000
• Amount per Claimant: $422,500 / 10,000 = $42.25

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

No, claimants do not need to proactively provide proof to claim an award. They can claim an award by attesting that they are a class member.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you must submit a claim form online by September 2, 2024. If you prefer to submit your claim by mail, you can send your completed claim form to:

Rogers BHS Settlement Administrator

1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ensure that your claim form is postmarked by September 2, 2024.

Submitting a Claim

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Visit the settlement website.
2. Fill out the claim form with your contact information and Notice ID.
3. Select your preferred payment method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Virtual Prepaid Card, or Physical Check).
4. Certify that the information you provided is accurate and submit the form.

How do I Get Paid?

Class members can choose from various payment options, including PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Virtual Prepaid Card, or Physical Check. Ensure you provide the necessary details for your chosen payment method when submitting your claim form.

Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement amount is $650,000. This fund will be allocated as follows:

• Notice and administration costs.
• Service Awards to each of the Representative Plaintiffs, not to exceed $3,500 each.
• Attorneys' fees, not to exceed 35% of the Settlement Fund, and reasonable costs and expenses.
• Payments to Settlement Class Members who file timely and valid claim forms.
• Any residual funds will be distributed to the designated cy pres recipient approved by the Court.

Important Dates

• Exclusion Deadline: July 17, 2024
• Objection Deadline: July 17, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: August 12, 2024
• Claim Deadline: September 2, 2024

When is the Payout?

Awards will be paid after the Settlement is finally approved and all appeals and other reviews have been exhausted.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit was filed because the Plaintiffs alleged that Rogers Behavioral Health System, Inc. did not obtain sufficient consent when placing third-party analytics tools, cookies, and pixels on their publicly accessible websites. The Plaintiffs claimed that this resulted in the disclosure of patients' personal information to third parties without proper authorization.

What Happens Next?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on August 12, 2024, to determine the fairness, reasonableness, and adequacy of the Settlement. If the Settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.