Mt. Baker Imaging $3.3M Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals currently residing in the United States whose private information the January 2025 Mt. Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists data breach potentially or actually compromised may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $5,000 plus additional benefits from a class action settlement. The cybersecurity incident impacted approximately 340,184 people.

Mt. Baker Imaging LLC and Northwest Radiologists Inc. agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they failed to implement and maintain necessary data security safeguards, which led to a ransomware attack and the exposure of patients' personally identifiable and protected health information.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose private information the Mt. Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists data breach that occurred between Jan. 20 and Jan. 25, 2025, potentially or actually compromised.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented expenses that are fairly traceable to the data breach and that another party has not reimbursed. Eligible expenses include monetary losses due to fraud or identity theft; credit monitoring costs after the data breach; bank, accountant or attorney fees; and postage for contacting financial institutions.
• Pro rata cash fund payment: All class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund after the settlement administrator pays all other claims. The administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.
• Medical identity theft protection and monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of Medical Shield Complete. Services include medical and health care data monitoring for signs of fraud and single-bureau credit monitoring.

How to claim a class action rebate

To claim a a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Mt. Baker Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 1711, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

The claim deadline is Aug. 19, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• All claims require the settlement claim ID from the settlement notice the class member received.
• Out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts, invoices, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges, and other proof of fraud or identity theft.

Payout options

• Venmo
• PayPal
• Zelle
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The $3,300,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Not specified
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $1,100,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: $4,000 each
• Medical identity- heft protection: Cost determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: July 20, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Aug. 19, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Aug. 21, 2026

When is the Mt. Baker Imaging data breach settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants after it completes claim processing or approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement, whichever is later.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit claimed a ransomware attack on Mt. Baker Imaging LLC and Northwest Radiologists Inc. in January 2025 resulted in the exposure of confidential PII and PHI. The plaintiffs alleged the defendants failed to implement adequate data security measures, causing damages to affected individuals.

The defendants denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the risk and expense of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement claim form
4. Settlement agreement