North Carolina class action settlements

Williams v. Duke University Health System Settlement

Duke University Health System allegedly used a tracking tool on its website that may have led to the disclosure of personal or health-related information to a vendor when users visited the website. Duke denies any wrongdoing and the court has not ruled that it did anything wrong.

Pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund

Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach Settlement

Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology's computer systems were compromised in a data breach announced on or around May 22, 2025. The settlement alleges that MCP failed to properly secure and safeguard sensitive personal and health information (names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and protected health information) of its current and former patients. MCP denies any wrongdoing.

$10–$1,000

Hillcrest Convalescent Center Data Breach Settlement

Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Inc. experienced a cyberattack on its computer systems in June 2024 that may have resulted in unauthorized access to and acquisition of sensitive personal information including names, addresses, financial account information, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, medical treatment records, health insurance information, and provider information. Hillcrest denies wrongdoing and the court has not decided the merits; the parties settled to avoid litigation costs and uncertainties.

Omni Healthcare Data Breach Settlement

In January 2024, an unauthorized third party conducted a cyberattack on Omni Healthcare's network and accessed certain files containing personal and medical information. The accessed files may have contained names, dates of birth, medical information, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and financial account information. Omni Healthcare denies wrongdoing, and the parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation.

Atrium Health Pixel Technology Settlement

Atrium Health improperly used pixel technology in connection with its MyAtriumHealth and MyCarolinas patient portal accounts. The health system has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over this use of tracking technology without admitting wrongdoing.

Aetna Optum Admin Fee Settlement

Aetna and Optum allegedly violated ERISA by imposing administrative fees on health insurance claims for chiropractic or physical therapy services. Defendants deny the claims but have agreed to settle the lawsuit.