Wayne Memorial Hospital (Georgia) data breach settlement
Checked Nov 12, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: people whose private information was accessible because of the data incident Wayne Memorial Hospital discovered on or around June 3, 2024. File by Dec 7, 2026 (24 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: alternate cash payment estimated at $25 instead of documented losses, no documents needed; these payments share a $300,000 cap and may be cut pro rata.
File a claim on the official site →- Official settlement site:
- wmhdatasettlement.com
- Deadline:
- Dec 7, 2026 (24 days left)
| Claim deadline | Dec 7, 2026 (24 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Jan 27, 2027 |
| Case | Bates v. Wayne Memorial Hospital, No. SUCV2025000239, Ga. Super. Ct., Wayne County |
| Data exposed | Other details |
What happened
Between about May 30 and June 3, 2024, files at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Georgia may have been accessed without authorization. The hospital discovered the incident on or around June 3, 2024 and mailed notices around August 27, 2025.
Who can claim from the Wayne Memorial Hospital (Georgia) settlement?
People whose private information was accessible because of the data incident Wayne Memorial Hospital discovered on or around June 3, 2024.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Alternate cash payment estimated at $25 instead of documented losses, no documents needed; these payments share a $300,000 cap and may be cut pro rata. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Also: Two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million identity theft insurance for every class member (enrollment code sent with the notice).
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 Jan 27, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.wmhdatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Bates v. Wayne Memorial Hospital (official site) · CPT Group (settlement administrator) · official
- Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach Class Action Settlement · ClaimDepot · aggregator
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Wayne Memorial Hospital (Georgia). Terms on the official settlement site prevail.