Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority data breach settlement
Checked Nov 6, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: people living in the U.S. or its territories whose information was found to be potentially affected by the November 2025 incident, including anyone sent a notice letter. File by Dec 23, 2026 (47 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: flat cash payment of $100 (adjusted pro rata), no documents needed, as an alternative to the loss claim.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Dec 23, 2026 (47 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $700,000 |
| Class size | 29,486 people |
| Final approval hearing | Feb 16, 2027 |
| Case | Meyer, et al. v. Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority, No. 01-CV-2026-901158.00, Ala. Cir. Ct., Jefferson County (Birmingham Div.) |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Dates of birth and Medical information |
What happened
A cyberattack on the Alabama mental health authority on November 25, 2025 may have exposed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and medical record details of about 29,500 people. Notices began going out on March 9, 2026.
Who can claim from the Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority settlement?
People living in the U.S. or its territories whose information was found to be potentially affected by the November 2025 incident, including anyone sent a notice letter.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: flat cash payment of $100 (adjusted pro rata), no documents needed, as an alternative to the loss claim. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Also: 3 years of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1M insurance.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Feb 16, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.jbssettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Meyer v. JBS Mental Health Authority - Home · CPT Group (Settlement Administrator) (official)
- Important Dates · CPT Group (Settlement Administrator) (official)
- Long Form Notice · Alabama Circuit Court, Jefferson County (court)
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