So. Illinois Hospital Services Data Breach Settlement

If you were notified by Southern Illinois Hospital Services (SIH) that your private information may have been compromised due to unauthorized access to their systems in December 2022, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

SIH has agreed to pay $1,600,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to their systems, which potentially compromised private information.

Who Can File a Claim?

To be part of the settlement class:

• You reside in the United States.
• You received notification from SIH about the data incident.

How Much Can Class Members Get?

• Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000 for documented expenses related to the data incident.
• Cash Fund Payment: Pro rata share of the remaining settlement fund.

For example, if 1,000 class members submit valid claims and $500,000 remains in the settlement fund after expenses, each would receive $500. The exact amount of the cash fund payment will depend on the number of claims approved and the amount remaining in the settlement fund.

How to Claim an Award

To claim an award, you must submit a claim form by January 7, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator:

SIH Settlement Administrator

Attn: Claim Form Submissions

1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Claimants must provide documentation supporting their claims for out-of-pocket losses. This includes receipts or other documentation of expenses incurred due to the data incident. Self-prepared documents such as handwritten receipts are insufficient on their own but can support other documentation.

Payment Methods

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

$1.6 Million Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $1,600,000 will cover:

• Notice and administrative expenses.
• Attorneys' fees, capped at $560,000.
• Compensation for documented out-of-pocket losses.
• Cash fund payments to class members.
• Any remaining funds will be donated to a charitable organization.

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 7, 2025
• Exclusion Deadline: December 9, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST

When Is the SIH Data Incident Payout Date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on January 6, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to class members who submitted valid claims.

Why Is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit arose from a data security incident in December 2022, where SIH's systems were accessed without authorization, potentially compromising private information. The parties agreed to settle to provide compensation to affected individuals and avoid prolonged litigation.