If your Private Information was potentially involved in a Data Incident that was discovered at Wayne Memorial Hospital on or around June 3, 2024, you may be entitled to Settlement Benefits from a class action settlement.

What is this Lawsuit about?

A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. d/b/a Wayne Memorial Hospital (“Defendant”) relating to the incident discovered on or around June 3, 2024 (the “Data Incident”). Defendant determined that certain files may have been accessed without authorization between approximately May 30, 2024 to June 3, 2024, and, on or around August 27, 2025, sent out notices to potentially impacted individuals. The Action alleges that Defendant was negligent or otherwise responsible for failing to prevent the Data Incident from occurring. Defendant denies all allegations. The Parties have reached a Settlement to resolve the claims brought in the Action and to provide relief to Settlement Class Members.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information was accessible because of the Data Incident which was discovered on or around June 3, 2024.

What does the Settlement provide?

Settlement Class Member Benefits are the Cash Payments and Credit Monitoring that Settlement Class Members may elect in the Settlement.
All Settlement Class Members may elect to file a Claim for Cash Payment A – Documented Losses and Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash. Additionally, all Settlement Class Members will automatically be entitled to enroll in Credit Monitoring.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

DO NOTHING You will receive a credit monitoring enrollment code, but you will not receive a cash payment. You will remain a member of the Settlement Class, be bound by the Settlement if it is approved by the Court, and give up the right to sue Defendant over the claims resolved by the Settlement.
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY DECEMBER 7, 2026 The only way to receive a cash payment.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF BY NOVEMBER 7, 2026 If you ask to be excluded, you will not be able to enroll in credit monitoring or receive a cash payment, but you may be able to file your own lawsuit against Defendant, for the same claims. This is the only option that leaves you the potential to file your own lawsuit against Defendant for the claims that are being resolved by the Settlement. To be effective, you must submit a request for exclusion by the deadline.
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT BY NOVEMBER 7, 2026 If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you may submit an objection telling the Court why you do not like the Settlement. If your objection is overruled, you will be bound by the Settlement.