Northwell Pixel Settlement
$0–$15
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What happened
Northwell Health, Inc. allegedly disclosed patients' personally identifiable information (PII) to third parties via tracking technologies without permission in violation of state and federal statutes. Northwell denies liability, and the settlement is a compromise to resolve the lawsuit without admission of wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Subclass 1 includes Northwell patients who logged into the FollowMyHealth patient portal or booked an appointment on northwell.edu between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023. Subclass 2 includes Northwell patients from January 1, 2020, to July 25, 2024, who are not in Subclass 1.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by the deadline of April 20, 2026. The page directs claimants to the Notice and FAQ page for complete details on what information or proof is needed.
Common questions
- How much does the Northwell Pixel Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $0–$15. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Northwell Pixel Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 20, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Northwell Pixel Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kaplan is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at nwpixelsettlement.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.
- When will payments from the Northwell Pixel Settlement be sent?
- 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 April 21, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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