Community First Medical Center Data Breach Class Action Settlement
People whose personal or health information was compromised in the CFMC data breach or who received a breach notice.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
- 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.
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the Community First Medical Center settlement:
Claim Online
Submit your claim form online at https://cfmcsettlement.com by April 2, 2026.
Claim by Mail
Download and complete the claim form from the settlement website. 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. Choose one benefit: credit and medical monitoring, alternative cash payment (estimated $40), or reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000.
To receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, you must provide supporting documentation such as statements, receipts, or bills showing the charges. For alternative cash payment of approximately $40, no proof of loss is required.
Settlement Payout
Community First Medical Center settlement payments include one year of free credit and medical monitoring with identity theft insurance of $1,000,000 (no deductible), or an alternative cash payment estimated at $40, or reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000.
- Attorneys’ fees not to exceed $333,333.33
- Service Awards of $1,000 each for Class Representatives
- Notice and Claims Administration costs
- Taxes owed by the Settlement Fund
- Remaining funds for pro rata cash payments and reimbursements to Settlement Class Members
Background of the Lawsuit
A data incident occurred on Community First Medical Center’s network systems on or about July 12, 2023, potentially compromising the personally identifiable information and personal health information of patients and individuals. The lawsuit, Pacheco, et al. v. Community First Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. d/b/a Community First Medical Center, alleged that the defendant was responsible for failing to prevent the data incident and asserted claims including 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.
The defendant has denied all allegations and continues to deny all claims of wrongdoing or liability. Rather than proceed to trial, the parties reached a proposed settlement that allows class members to obtain compensation and credit and medical monitoring services without further delay. The settlement does not mean the defendant did anything wrong.
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Settlement Administrator
Pacheco, et al. v. CFMC
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
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