Methodist Homes data breach settlement
Checked Nov 7, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: everyone whose private information may have been reachable in the October 2024 or May 2025 Methodist Home for the Aging data security incidents. Board members are excluded. File by Feb 2, 2027 (87 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: up to $52.50 flat payment instead of loss claims.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Feb 2, 2027 (87 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Feb 17, 2027 |
| Case | In re Methodist Home Care, Inc. Data Incident Litigation, No. 01-CV-2025-904388.00, Ala. Cir. Ct., Jefferson County (Birmingham Division) |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Dates of birth, Medical information, Health insurance details, Passport numbers, Driver's license numbers, Passwords and Other details |
What happened
Methodist Home for the Aging, a senior care provider in Alabama and northwest Florida, had two incidents: network access in October 2024 that touched data of 25,579 employees, patients and residents, and an email account break-in in May 2025. Social Security, Medicare, medical and ID details were involved.
Who can claim from the Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida (Methodist Home for the Aging) settlement?
Everyone whose private information may have been reachable in the October 2024 or May 2025 Methodist Home for the Aging data security incidents. Board members are excluded.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Up to $52.50 flat payment instead of loss claims. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Lost time: $25 an hour for up to 3 hours ($75), counted within the $3,500 ordinary-loss limit. Also: Credit monitoring for all class members; all cash claims share a $350,000 cap and may be cut pro rata.
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 17, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.methodistdatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Methodist Home Care Data Incident Settlement (official site) · CPT Group (settlement administrator) · official
- Settlement Agreement and Release · CPT Group · court
- Preliminary Approval Order · CPT Group · court
- Methodist Homes of Alabama Data Breach Settlement · openclassactions.com · aggregator
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida (Methodist Home for the Aging). Terms on the official settlement site prevail.