A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Methodist McKinney Hospital (“MMH”), Methodist Hospitals of Dallas d/b/a Methodist Hospital Systems (“MHS”), and MedHealth d/b/a Methodist Medical Group (“MedHealth”) (collectively “Defendants”) relating to a cyberattack against MMH’s computer systems that occurred between May 20, 2022 and July 7, 2022 (the “Data Security Incident”). The Data Security Incident potentially compromised the personal and protected health information of certain patients of MMH. The Plaintiffs claim that Defendants were responsible for the Data Security Incident and assert claims for negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty, public disclosure of private facts, and unjust enrichment. Defendants deny all of the claims and allegations of wrongdoing.
If you received a notice letter from MMH regarding the Data Security Incident, you are included in this Settlement as a “Settlement Class Member.”
The Settlement provides for payments to Settlement Class Members who submit valid claims for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time relating to the Data Security Incident or, in the alternative, for a pro rata cash payment. The Settlement also provides for credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you do or do not act. Read this website carefully.
SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | |
Submit a Claim Form By May 27, 2025 | This is the only way you can get a cash payment or a code for credit monitoring services. |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement By April 28, 2025 | You will not get a cash payment or any other benefits from the Settlement, but you also will not release your claims against Defendants. This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendants for the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. |
Object to the Settlement By April 28, 2025 | Write to the Court with reasons why you do not agree with the Settlement. |
Go to the Final Fairness Hearing on June 27, 2025 | You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Fairness Hearing. |
Do Nothing | You will not get any compensation or credit monitoring from this Settlement and you will give up certain legal rights. Submitting a claim form is the only way to obtain a cash payment or credit monitoring from this Settlement. |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on this website. For complete details, view the Settlement Agreement, or call (866) 675-2973.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to grant final approval of the Settlement. Payments will only be made after the Court grants final approval of the Settlement and after any appeals are resolved.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
2/26/2025
Objection Deadline
4/28/2025
Opt Out Deadline
4/28/2025
Claim Deadline
5/27/2025
Final Approval Hearing
6/27/2025