Bigfork Valley Hospital data breach settlement
Checked Nov 8, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: US residents whose personal or health information was compromised in the November 2024 Bigfork Valley Hospital data security incident and who were sent a notice about it. Bigfork Valley is excluded. File by Feb 1, 2027 (86 days left). The most one person can receive is $2,500, mostly for documented losses. Receipts are needed only for out-of-pocket losses.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Feb 1, 2027 (86 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $2,500 |
| Proof | Proof only for out-of-pocket losses |
| Final approval hearing | Mar 1, 2027 |
| Case | Schaefer v. Bigfork Valley Hospital, No. 31-CV-25-840, Minn. Dist. Ct., Itasca County |
| Data exposed | Names, Dates of birth, Social Security numbers, Bank or financial details and Driver's license numbers |
What happened
In November 2024 a targeted cyberattack on Bigfork Valley Hospital in Minnesota reached files that may have held names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers and driver's license or state ID numbers.
Who can claim from the Bigfork Valley Hospital settlement?
US residents whose personal or health information was compromised in the November 2024 Bigfork Valley Hospital data security incident and who were sent a notice about it. Bigfork Valley is excluded.
How much can I get?
Documented losses: up to $2,000. Lost time: $20 an hour for up to 4 hours ($80) with a checked-box attestation, counted within the $500 ordinary-loss limit. Also: Up to $500 for ordinary documented costs plus up to $2,000 for identity theft or fraud losses; cash payments share a $200,000 cap and are reduced pro rata if claims exceed it; three years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete with $1 million medical identity theft insurance for all class members.
Do I need proof?
Proof only for out-of-pocket losses. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Mar 1, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.bigforkvalleydatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Bigfork Valley Data Security Incident Settlement (official site) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- Bigfork Valley Data Security Incident Settlement FAQ · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- Bigfork Valley Hospital Data Breach Settlement · openclassactions.com · aggregator
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