Morris Hospital $1.36M Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Consumers who received notice that the Morris Hospital data breach that occurred April 4, 2023, affected their personal information may qualify to claim up to $5,000 and/or receive free credit monitoring from a class action settlement.

Morris Hospital agreed to pay $1.36 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the hospital failed to adequately protect patient and consumer data, resulting in a data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal and health information.

Who can file a Morris Hospital claim?

Individuals qualify for the settlement if the April 4, 2023, Morris Hospital data incident potentially compromised their personal information and they received a notification regarding the breach.

How much is the data breach payout?

• Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses: Up to $5,000 per person for documented expenses related to the data incident, such as:
• Unreimbursed fraud
• Credit monitoring or fraud resolution services purchased after the incident
• Credit report costs
• Bank or financial institution charges
• Other reasonable losses resulting from the data incident

• Alternative cash payment: Estimated at $100. The actual amount depends on the number of valid claims and funds remaining after other expenses.
• Free credit/medical monitoring and identity theft protection services (CyEx Medical Shield Total): Up to 24 months of real-time credit file monitoring at all three major bureaus; $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance (no deductible); dark web, medical record, health insurance and health savings account monitoring; and access to fraud resolution agents.

Class members must choose between the alternative cash payment and reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses; they cannot claim both.

How to claim a settlement payment

Class members can file an online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Oct. 28, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Morris Hospital Data Incident c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25397 Santa Ana, CA 92799

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

• All class members must provide the unique ID located on the settlement notice they received. Online claimants must also provide the PIN from the same notice. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator by emailing info@MorrisHospitalSettlement.com or calling 866-603-5601 and providing your full name and mailing address.
• For reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses, class members must provide documentation, such as receipts, bank statements or bills showing the loss and a statement explaining how it relates to the data breach.
• For alternative cash payment or credit monitoring, class members need only select the appropriate option.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check
• Credit monitoring code

$1.36 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,361,571.77 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $453,857.26
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,000 each ($26,000 total)
• Credit monitoring costs: Dependent on number of valid claims
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Exclusion deadline: Sept. 29, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 24, 2025
• Claim deadline: Oct. 28, 2025

When is the Morris Hospital data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments and credit monitoring codes approximately 31 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement and resolves any appeals.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Morris Hospital failed to prevent a data breach that exposed personal and health information. The plaintiffs claimed the hospital was negligent and violated various laws, including the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Morris Hospital denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Claim form
4. Settlement FAQ