GHCSCW Data Incident Class Action Settlement
Individuals residing in the U.S. who were sent a notice of the GHCSCW data incident occurring in January 2024.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
- All individuals residing in the United States who were sent a notice of the Data Incident that occurred on Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin’s computer systems on or about January 24, 2024.
- All individuals residing in the United States whose personally identifiable information or private health information may have been impacted in the Data Incident.
- Excluded: Directors, officers, and agents of Defendant; governmental entities; and the Judge assigned to the litigation and their staff.
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
You can submit a claim online or by mail: Visit the official settlement website at www.GHCSCWSettlement.com to file electronically. Alternatively, download the Claim Form or request one by phone, complete it in blue or black ink, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. Ensure your claim is submitted online or postmarked by the deadline of January 20, 2026.
For Cash Payment A (Documented Losses), you must submit reasonable documentation such as phone bills, receipts, or account statements. For Cash Payment B or Medical Monitoring, you must provide the Unique ID from your notice or attest to your class membership.
Settlement Payout
Settlement Class Members may choose one of the following benefits:
- Medical Data Monitoring: Three years of CyEx’s Medical Data Monitoring product, including credit monitoring, dark web scanning, and $1 million in identity theft insurance.
- Cash Payment A (Documented Losses): Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses reasonably related to the Data Incident, up to a maximum of $5,000.00. Documentation is required.
- Cash Payment B (Alternate Cash Payment): An estimated pro rata cash payment of approximately $100.00. The final amount depends on the number of valid claims and remaining funds.
- Settlement Fund: $3,500,000.00
- Attorneys’ Fees: Up to $1,166,666.67 (subject to court approval)
- Service Awards: $2,500.00 for each Plaintiff
- Benefits: Payments to class members and administration costs
Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that GHCSCW failed to prevent a cyberattack on its computer systems on or about January 24, 2024, which potentially compromised the personal and private health information of members. Plaintiffs assert claims of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment. GHCSCW denies all allegations and liability but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs.
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Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
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