Murphy v. Western Montana Clinic Data Breach Settlement
What happened
Western Montana Clinic experienced a data breach between March 11, 2025, and April 15, 2025, in which an unauthorized third party accessed a company employee email account containing personal health information. The clinic has proposed a settlement agreement to resolve the resulting class action lawsuit.
Do you qualify?
Individuals whose Personal Health Information was potentially impacted in the data breach at Western Montana Clinic, including anyone who received notice of the data incident.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by September 15, 2026. This is the only way to receive settlement benefits. Visit the settlement website at https://www.wmcsettlement.com/ to submit your claim form online.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Murphy v. Western Montana Clinic Data Breach Settlement?
- The claim deadline is September 15, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at wmcsettlement.com.
- Is the Murphy v. Western Montana Clinic Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at wmcsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- How long until I get paid from the Murphy v. Western Montana Clinic Data Breach Settlement?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 9, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Western Montana Clinic separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by August 17, 2026.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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