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Cash + Credit Monitoring: Wayne Memorial Data Breach Settlement

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Cash + Credit Monitoring: Wayne Memorial Data Breach Settlement

Claim cash for losses or an alternate cash payment by Dec 7, 2026, if your data was in the Wayne Memorial Hospital breach found in June 2024. The incident was found in June 2024 and the notice letters went out in August 2025, so if yours felt late, the calendar agrees.

Deadline: December 7, 2026
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Applies to Nationwide
You may qualify Your private information was accessible in the Wayne Memorial Hospital data incident discovered on or around June 3, 2024.
Main deadline December 7, 2026
Benefit Cash for documented losses or an alternate cash payment, plus credit monitoring for all class members.
Proof required Varies
Official site https://www.wmhdatasettlement.com/

What happened

Class period: May 30, 2024 through June 3, 2024 (approximate dates of unauthorized access)

  • A class action lawsuit was filed against Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. d/b/a Wayne Memorial Hospital over a data incident discovered on or around June 3, 2024.
  • The hospital found that certain files may have been accessed without authorization between about May 30, 2024 and June 3, 2024.
  • On or around August 27, 2025, the hospital sent notices to people who may have been affected.
  • The lawsuit says the hospital was negligent or otherwise responsible for failing to prevent the incident.
  • The hospital denies all allegations. Both sides reached a settlement to resolve the claims.
  • It affects people whose private information was accessible because of the incident.

What you can get

Cash Payment A: Documented Losses

See official site

Proof of losses required

Cash Payment B: Alternate Cash

See official site

Must file a claim to get it

Credit Monitoring

See official site

All class members can enroll; no claim needed

After the claim

What exposed data can still matter later?

Filing a claim helps with this settlement. Some exposed data, like a Social Security number or date of birth, can still be misused later. Pick what was mentioned in this breach to see what monitoring may help.

Social Security number Date of birth Financial account Login credentials Medical information Personal info

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Key dates

Action Date What it means
Claim deadline December 7, 2026 Last day to file a claim
Opt out November 7, 2026 Keep your right to sue separately
Object November 7, 2026 Tell the court you disagree
Final hearing January 27, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. ET (date may change; check https://www.wmhdatasettlement.com/Dates for updates) Judge decides whether to approve

Who may qualify

  • Your private information was accessible because of the Wayne Memorial Hospital data incident
  • The incident was discovered on or around June 3, 2024, and files may have been accessed between about May 30 and June 3, 2024
  • You may have received a notice letter on or around August 27, 2025
  • You did not opt out of the settlement

How to file

  1. Go to the official settlement website and click "Submit Claim"
  2. Choose Cash Payment A (Documented Losses) or Cash Payment B (Alternate Cash)
  3. For Cash Payment A, include documents that show your losses
  4. Submit your claim by December 7, 2026
  5. You do not need to file to get credit monitoring; class members receive an enrollment code

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Proof required

  • Cash Payment A (Documented Losses) requires documents that show your losses
  • Proof rules for Cash Payment B (Alternate Cash) are not listed on the main site pages; check the claim form for details
  • No claim or proof is needed to get the credit monitoring enrollment code

Payment timing

Payment timing and method are not posted yet. Check https://www.wmhdatasettlement.com/ for updates.

Important links

Contact

Phone: 1-888-716-0934
Email: WMHDataSettlement@cptgroup.com
Mail: Wayne Memorial Data Incident, c/o CPT Group, Inc., PO Box 19504, Irvine, CA 92623

Extra details

  • Filing a claim is the only way to get a cash payment
  • If you do nothing, you will still get a credit monitoring enrollment code, but no cash
  • If you opt out, you cannot get cash or credit monitoring, but you may be able to file your own lawsuit
  • The hospital denies all allegations, and the Court has not yet given final approval
  • The case is Bates v. Wayne Memorial Hospital, Superior Court of Wayne County, Georgia, Case No. SUCV2025000239
  • Watch for scams: use the official settlement website only
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FAQ

Who qualifies for the Wayne Memorial Hospital settlement?
You qualify if your private information was accessible because of the data incident discovered on or around June 3, 2024.
What can I get?
You can file for Cash Payment A (Documented Losses) or Cash Payment B (Alternate Cash). All class members can also enroll in credit monitoring.
How much is each cash payment?
The payment amounts are not listed on the main settlement pages. Check the claim form or court documents on the official site for details.
Do I need proof to file?
For Cash Payment A, yes. You need documents that show your losses. Check the claim form for what Cash Payment B requires.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
December 7, 2026.
Do I need to file to get credit monitoring?
No. Class members get an enrollment code either way. The cash is the part that takes a form.
What happens if I do nothing?
You get a credit monitoring code but no cash. You also give up the right to sue the hospital over these claims.
How do I opt out or object?
Both deadlines are November 7, 2026. If you opt out, you lose access to cash and credit monitoring but may file your own lawsuit.
When is the final approval hearing?
January 27, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The date may change, so check the official site.
Use the official website Always confirm details on the official site. If something feels off, stop and verify before sharing personal info.

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