Community First Medical Center Data Incident Settlement
Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since April 2, 2026. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Final approval hearing held April 9, 2026
Claims closed April 2, 2026. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
Pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County Department Chancery Division (No. 2023CH08487).
- March 3, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- April 2, 2026Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- April 9, 2026Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Community First Medical Center, Inc. experienced a data breach on or about July 12, 2023, in which personally identifiable information and personal health information were potentially compromised on the company's network systems. The lawsuit asserted claims against the defendant related to this data incident.
Do you qualify?
All persons whose personally identifiable information or personal health information was potentially compromised in the data incident that occurred on Community First Medical Center's network on or about July 12, 2023, including all persons who were sent notice of the data incident.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online or by mail postmarked by April 2, 2026. This is the only way to receive a payment or code for credit/medical monitoring and identity theft protection services. Call (833) 754-8355 for assistance.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Community First Medical Center Data Incident Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was April 2, 2026.
- What is the status of the Community First Medical Center Data Incident Settlement?
- Final approval hearing held April 9, 2026. Claims closed April 2, 2026. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
- Is the Community First Medical Center Data Incident Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kroll Settlement Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at cfmcsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
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