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Patients of The Methodist Hospitals who had a MyChart patient portal account at any time between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2023, may be eligible to claim a $25 payment from a class action settlement.
The Methodist Hospitals Inc. agreed to pay $650,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it disclosed confidential personally identifiable information and/or protected health information to third parties without patient consent.
Who can claim a Methodist Hospitals payment?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- They are or were a patient of The Methodist Hospitals.
- They resided in the United States.
- They had a MyChart patient portal account with The Methodist Hospitals at any time from Jan. 1, 2020-Dec. 31, 2023.
How much can class members receive?
- Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim form can receive a $25 cash payment.
- All class members will automatically receive a code to enroll in Privacy Shield Pro, which provides privacy protection services, regardless of whether they make a claim.
How to claim a data privacy payment
To receive the $25 cash payment, class members must submit a claim form. There is currently no online claim form. Class members must download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Oct. 22, 2025.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: The Methodist Hospitals Inc. Settlement, c/o Simpluris, PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799
Information required
Class members must provide the unique class member login ID and password located on their notice. Those who did not receive this information but believe they are eligible can email info@TheMethodistHospitalsSettlement.com to verify their identity and receive login credentials.
Payout options
- Venmo
- PayPal
- Zelle
- Paper check
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $650,000
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $3,500 each ($7,000 total)
- Privacy Shield Pro costs: To be determined
- Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: Sept. 22, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Oct. 14, 2025
- Claim deadline: Oct. 22, 2025
When is the Methodist Hospitals settlement payout date?
If the court approves the settlement at the final approval hearing and there are no appeals, payments and instructions for Privacy Shield Pro will be issued within 55 days after the settlement becomes final.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged The Methodist Hospitals Inc. disclosed confidential personally identifiable information and protected health information to third parties without patient consent.
The Methodist Hospitals denies all allegations of wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense, burden and uncertainties associated with continued litigation.
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