A $700,000 class action settlement with Henry Ford Health System reaches agreement to resolve allegations related to the exposure of patient information in a security breach that occurred in 2023. This settlement benefits patients who received written notification from Henry Ford, in which they were informed about the possible compromise of their information following a cyber attack on March 30, 2023.
Henry Ford Health System is a nonprofit health care network in the state of Michigan, United States, including hospitals, health centers, research services and teaching programs. Founded in 1915 by entrepreneur Henry Ford, the system has expanded to offer a variety of advanced, multidisciplinary medical services and is recognized for its focus on medical innovation and the training of healthcare professionals. The network includes major facilities in and around Detroit, as well as collaborations with educational institutions to advance medical research. With thousands of employees, Henry Ford Health System continues to be a leading healthcare institution in the American Midwest.
Henry Ford Health System Response to Class Action
According to the plaintiffs, Henry Ford Health System should have implemented appropriate cybersecurity measures to protect its patients’ data. This incident allegedly exposed names, medical records, contact information and other personal data of nearly 168,000 patients. Henry Ford Health System is an academic medical center located in Michigan.
Although Henry Ford did not admit liability, they agreed to pay $700,000 to settle the data breach class action lawsuit. Under the settlement, class members are eligible to receive up to $2,500 in reimbursement for documented expenses related to the security breach, or a prorated cash payment, the amount of which will depend on the total claims filed and other factors. Proof of damage is requested for refund but is not required for prorated payment.
The Deadline for Exclusion and Objection From Class Action and Who Is Eligible
Additionally, all class members will be eligible for one year of free credit monitoring with two agencies and a $1 million identity theft insurance policy. This benefit extends even to those who have already taken advantage of the credit monitoring previously offered by Henry Ford.
The deadline to exclude or object was September 28, 2024, while the hearing for final approval of the settlement will be held on October 29, 2024. To obtain the benefits of the settlement, class members must Submit a valid claim form by October 28, 2024.
Who can claim benefits?: Consumers who received written notification from Henry Ford about the potential exposure of their information in the March 30, 2023 cyberattack.
The Henry Ford Class Action Settlement: How Much Can You Claim?
The potential payment for this class action is $2,500, and you must provide proof of purchase, account statements, receipts, invoices, notices, correspondence, credit reports, tax documents, and other evidence of losses related to data breaches. Here we leave you the claim form, so you can click here to file a claim.
If you do not qualify for this settlement, DO NOT file the claim, remember, you are filing your claim under penalty of perjury. It is also harming other eligible members of the Class Action when presenting a lawsuit fraudulent. If you are not sure if you apply, read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to make sure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you do not qualify for this agreement, please check our database of other open class action settlements for which you may be eligible.
More Details of the Henry Ford Health System Case
- Claim form deadline: 28/10/2024
- Case name: In re: Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation, Case No. 2:23-cv-11736-GAD-KGA, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- final hearing: 29/10/2024
- Clearance website: HFHSDataSecuritySettlement.com
- Claims Administrator
- Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation
- RG/2 Claims Administration, LLC
PO Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
[email protected]
866-742-4955
- RG/2 Claims Administration, LLC
- Class counsel: Powell Miller, THE MILLER LAW FIRM PC
- Defense lawyer: Michelle R Gómez / BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP
