Community First Medical Center Data Breach Settlement – File a Claim by April 2, 2026
Community First Medical Center is settling a class action over a 2023 data breach that exposed patient personal and medical information. If your data was caught up in the incident, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement, an estimated $40 cash payment, or one year of free credit and medical monitoring. The deadline is April 2, 2026, which is closer than it sounds.
What happened
Class period: July 12, 2023 through the close of the claims period
Community First Medical Center (CFMC), a Chicago-area hospital, experienced a data breach in July 2023 that exposed patient personal and medical information.
The exposed data may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, and other sensitive details that patients entrusted to their healthcare provider.
A class action lawsuit was filed in Cook County, Illinois, alleging CFMC was negligent in protecting patient data and violated Illinois consumer protection law.
CFMC denies all wrongdoing but agreed to a $1,000,000 settlement to resolve the claims. When a hospital's data walks out the door, sometimes the quickest remedy is a settlement fund.
What you can get
Out-of-pocket loss reimbursement
Up to $5,000
Covers unreimbursed fraud losses, credit monitoring fees, bank charges, and other documented costs caused by the breach. Losses must have occurred after July 12, 2023. Proof required.
Alternative cash payment
Estimated $40
Pro rata share of remaining settlement funds. No documentation needed. Final amount depends on total valid claims submitted.
Credit and medical monitoring
1 year free
Three-bureau credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, medical record monitoring, health insurance plan monitoring, $1M identity theft insurance, and fraud resolution support.
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | April 2, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Object | March 3, 2026 (passed) | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | April 2, 2026 | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- Your personal information was potentially compromised in the Community First Medical Center data breach.
- You previously received a notification from CFMC about the data incident.
- You are a U.S. resident whose data was stored in CFMC's systems at the time of the breach.
How to file
- Visit the official settlement website at cfmcsettlement.com and click "Submit Claim."
- Complete and submit the claim form online by April 2, 2026.
- Prefer paper? Download the claim form from the website or call (833) 754-8355 to request one by mail.
- Mail completed forms to: Pacheco, et al. v. CFMC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324. Must be postmarked by April 2, 2026.
Proof required
- Alternative cash payment or credit and medical monitoring: no proof required. Just submit the claim form.
- Out-of-pocket loss reimbursement: receipts, bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, or other third-party documentation showing unreimbursed losses caused by the breach. Personal declarations alone are not sufficient.
Payment timing
Payments will be distributed after the Court grants final approval at the April 2, 2026 hearing and all appeals are resolved. Check the settlement website for updates.
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Extra details
The alternative cash payment is estimated at approximately $40 but the final amount depends on how many valid claims are submitted and what remains in the fund after administration costs and attorneys' fees are paid.
The opt-out and objection deadlines of March 3, 2026, have already passed. You can no longer exclude yourself or object to the settlement.
Do not contact the Court or Clerk of Court about this settlement.
This is the only authorized settlement website. Be cautious of any other site claiming to represent this settlement.
FAQ
Do I need to have received a notice to file a claim?
How much will the cash payment actually be?
Can I get both the cash payment and the credit monitoring?
What kinds of losses qualify for reimbursement?
Can I still opt out or object?
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Info only. Verify details on the official site. Not legal, financial, or tax advice. Legal
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