Lake Charles Memorial Health Data Breach Settlement

What happened

In October 2022, an unauthorized actor gained access to Lake Charles Memorial Health's computer network and obtained patient records containing names, addresses, identification numbers, health insurance information, payment information, dates of birth, clinical information, and some Social Security numbers. The hospital has agreed to settle claims arising from this data breach.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who received notice from Lake Charles Memorial Health indicating that their personal health information and/or personally identifying information may have been compromised in the October 2022 data incident.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.

• Medical Data Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection

  Two years of medical data monitoring which includes one-bureau credit monitoring services. Settlement Class Members need not supply any documentary proof to select this option.

• Out-of-Pocket Expense Claims/Lost-Time Claims

  $5,000 each

  Reimbursement of up to $5,000 per Settlement Class Member for unreimbursed losses incurred on or after October 2022 that are fairly attributable to the LCMH Data Incident, including costs such as long distance telephone charges, cell phone minutes, internet usage charges, costs of credit reports, and up to 3 hours of lost time at $25/hour for time spent remedying uses related to the Data Incident. Claims must be supported by Reasonable Documentation.

Who is in the class

All individuals who reside in the United States who were notified by LCMH in December 2022 that their personal health information ("PHI") and/or personally identifiable information ("PII") may have been impacted the Data Incident.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a Claim Form by September 5, 2025. The form must document any out-of-pocket expenses or lost-time claims to receive reimbursement up to $5,000, or you can request a pro-rata cash payment. All claimants can also receive two years of medical data monitoring and identity theft protection services.