Sutter Health Tracking Pixel Settlement 2026 - California Patients File a Claim by May 5
Sutter Health is paying $21.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it used third-party tracking technologies, including the Meta pixel and Google Analytics, on its MyHealthOnline patient portal login page, potentially sharing patients' personal and health information with Facebook and Google without consent. If you were a California resident who logged into your Sutter Health MyHealthOnline account between June 10, 2015 and March 20, 2020, you may be entitled to a cash payment of up to $90. The court has already approved the settlement, so this one is past the point of debate.
What happened
Class period: June 10, 2015 through March 20, 2020
Sutter Health, a major California-based health system, is accused of using third-party tracking technologies, including the Meta pixel (Facebook) and Google Analytics, on certain webpages including the login page for its MyHealthOnline patient portal. Plaintiffs allege this practice resulted in patients' personally identifiable information and protected health information being disclosed to Facebook and Google without consent, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (California's wiretap law) and in breach of contractual obligations to patients.
Importantly, the allegations are limited to the login page only. There is no allegation that any tracking occurred inside the portal, and no allegation that user IDs or passwords were shared.
Sutter Health denies all allegations and maintains it did nothing wrong and that no patient information was shared with unauthorized third parties. The parties agreed to a $21.5 million settlement to resolve the lawsuit. The settlement has already received final court approval, with the Order and Judgment Granting Final Approval entered on March 6, 2026.
What you can get
Cash Payment
Up to $90
Pro rata equal share of the net settlement fund after deducting notice and administration costs (estimated $385,000-$445,000), attorney fees ($7,095,000 approved by the court), litigation costs ($216,639.11 approved), and class representative incentive awards ($10,000 each); no documentation required to file
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | May 5, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | January 23, 2026 (passed) | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | January 23, 2026 (passed) | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | February 27, 2026 (completed — final approval granted; judgment entered March 6, 2026) | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You were a California resident at the time you logged into your Sutter Health MyHealthOnline portal account
- Your login occurred between June 10, 2015 and March 20, 2020
- You logged in for purposes related to your own healthcare (not on behalf of someone else)
- You have not excluded yourself from the settlement class
How to file
- Submit a Claim Form online at https://sutteranalyticssettlement.com/en/Login by 11:59 p.m. PT on May 5, 2026
- You will need the Unique ID and PIN from the postcard notice mailed to you. If you did not receive one or lost it, call 1-888-835-0109 to obtain your login credentials.
- Or download and mail a completed paper Claim Form, postmarked by May 5, 2026, to: Sutter Health Analytics Litigation Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 4276 Portland, OR 97208-4276
- No supporting documentation is required. Simply submit the form with your Unique ID.
Proof required
- No supporting documentation required. You simply need the Unique ID from the postcard or email notice you received. If you lost your Unique ID, call 1-888-835-0109 to retrieve it.
Payment timing
Payments will be distributed after the claims deadline closes and the settlement becomes fully final. The settlement has already received final court approval (March 6, 2026). You may elect to receive payment by check, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. Checks expire and become void 180 days after they are issued.
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Contact
Extra details
This settlement has already received final court approval. The Order and Judgment Granting Final Approval was entered on March 6, 2026. The only remaining action for eligible class members is to file a claim before May 5, 2026.
The opt-out and objection deadlines (January 23, 2026) have passed. This is a claims-only stage.
The class covers only California residents who used the MyHealthOnline portal login page between June 10, 2015 and March 20, 2020. There is no allegation of any tracking inside the portal itself, and no allegation that usernames or passwords were shared.
No documentation is required. You only need your Unique ID from the mailed or emailed notice.
Payment options include check, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. Checks expire 180 days after issue.
The only authorized settlement website is https://sutteranalyticssettlement.com/
FAQ
What is the MyHealthOnline portal?
Was my actual health record shared?
Do I need to prove I used the portal?
How much will I receive?
The class period goes back to 2015. Am I really still eligible?
The settlement is already approved. Can I still file?
What payment methods are available?
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