Community First Medical Center Class Action Settlement: File Your Claim by April 2, 2026

With the claim deadline landing on April 2, 2026, patients and individuals whose data may have been exposed in a 2023 network breach at Community First Medical Center have roughly 18 days left to file. The settlement, which also serves as the Final Approval Hearing date, covers a $1,000,000 fund.

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The Case Behind the Settlement

On or about July 12, 2023, a data incident on Community First Medical Center’s network systems potentially exposed patients’ personally identifiable information and personal health information.

The lawsuit that followed, Pacheco, et al. v. Community First Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. d/b/a Community First Medical Center, accused the hospital of failing to prevent the breach.

Plaintiffs asserted a broad set of claims: negligence, negligence per se, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Community First Medical Center denied all of those allegations. Rather than take the case to trial, both sides agreed to a proposed settlement that gives class members access to compensation and credit and medical monitoring services now, without waiting for further litigation.

Under the terms of the deal, Community First Medical Center will pay $1,000,000 into a settlement fund. The settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing.

This case is Pacheco, et al. v. Community First Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. d/b/a Community First Medical Center, Case No. 2023CH08487, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

You can read more about the case background and view court documents on the Community First Medical Center settlement page.

Claim Deadline Coming Up

The claim deadline is April 2, 2026. That gives eligible patients and individuals about 18 days to submit.

April 2 is also the date of the Final Approval Hearing, which was rescheduled from its original March 25, 2026 date. Both the opt-out deadline and the objection deadline fell earlier, on March 3, 2026.

Settlement Eligibility: Who Can File?

Not everyone can file a claim — here is who the class members are:

• Your personal information or personal health information was potentially compromised in the data incident on Community First Medical Center’s network on or about July 12, 2023, or you received a notice of the data incident from the defendant

This is a nationwide settlement, so where you live does not affect your eligibility.

Documentation may be required to support your claim, depending on what type of compensation you’re seeking. Proof of out-of-pocket losses, for instance, will need to be substantiated.

You can verify your settlement eligibility and see the full requirements on the Community First Medical Center Class Action Settlement page.

Important Legal Context

Payouts in this settlement are distributed on a pro-rata basis. That means the amount each claimant actually receives depends on how many valid claims are filed total. The $40 to $5,000 range is an estimate, not a guaranteed figure.

Once the claim deadline closes, the administrator works through all submitted claims before any payments go out. That process typically takes 6 to 12 months after the deadline.

Final court approval is also required before any distributions occur. If the court does not grant final approval, the settlement terms could still change.

How Much Are Settlement Checks Worth?

The total settlement fund is $1,000,000. After attorneys’ fees of up to $333,333.33, service awards, notice and administration costs, and taxes are deducted, the remaining funds go to class members.

Eligible individuals can choose from three benefit options: credit and medical monitoring and identity theft protection services, an alternative cash payment estimated at $40, or reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000.

The final payout depends on how many claims are filed and approved. Check the Community First Medical Center Class Action Settlement page for the latest payout estimates.

How to File a Claim in This Settlement

There are two ways to submit a claim before the April 2, 2026 deadline.

Online: Submit your claim form at cfmcsettlement.com by April 2, 2026.

By mail: Download and complete the claim form from the settlement website, then mail it with any supporting documentation to: Pacheco, et al. v. CFMC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324. Your claim must be postmarked by April 2, 2026.

You must submit a claim to receive any payment or credit monitoring services. Select one benefit type when filing: credit and medical monitoring, the alternative cash payment, or reimbursement for documented losses.

The settlement claim form is available here: submit your claim.

The Community First Medical Center Class Action Settlement page walks you through every step of how to file a claim.

Settlement Administrator

The settlement administrator for this case (Case No. 2023CH08487) is Kroll. You can reach them by phone at (833) 754-8355.

Mailing address: Pacheco, et al. v. CFMC
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324

The full Community First Medical Center settlement details page has court documents and payout information. The deadline to file is April 2, 2026.

Community First Medical Center Settlement: Questions Before You File

Similar Data Breach Settlements You May Qualify For

There are other data breach class action settlements currently accepting claims. You may want to check your eligibility for these as well:

• Staten Island University Hospital Data Breach Class Action Settlement ($35 – $1,000)
• Geisinger Health Data Breach settlement (up to $5,000)
• Numotion Data Incident settlement (up to $15,000)