Published
October 26, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
This $700,000 settlement covers people Henry Ford Health notified after a March 2023 cyberattack exposed patient information. Claims closed in October 2024; final approval was granted, but the official site has not posted a payment update.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline to submit a claim was October 28, 2024. The court granted final approval on October 29, 2024.The official administrator site has not posted a payment-distribution update and still highlights the former hearing schedule. A passed hearing is not the basis for this status; the court’s final approval order is. Claimants should use the official site for any later distribution notice.
StatusFinal Approval — No Public Payment UpdateFinal approval entered October 29, 2024. The administrator site still shows the hearing notice.
Claim DeadlineOctober 28, 2024This page does not accept claims.
Estimated PayoutUp to $2,500 or pro rata cashSee the official source for case-specific calculations.
Proof RequiredYesClaimant ID was required; documented-loss claims also required supporting records.
What the Lawsuit Alleged
Plaintiffs alleged Henry Ford Health failed to use reasonable safeguards before a targeted cyberattack compromised employee email accounts and potentially exposed patient information. Henry Ford disputed the claims, denied wrongdoing, and the court did not decide the merits.The incident reportedly involved information such as names, birth dates, medical record numbers, diagnoses, procedures, lab results, and dates of service.
Who Was Included?
The class covered U.S. residents who were mailed notice by Henry Ford Health that their personal information was accessed, viewed, or obtained in the data security incident reported around March 30, 2023.What Benefits Were Offered?
Valid claimants could request credit monitoring and insurance services plus either documented-loss reimbursement of up to $2,500 or a pro rata cash fund payment. The final cash amount depended on approved claims and settlement expenses.What Proof Was Required?
The online claim process required the claimant identifier supplied in the settlement notice. Claims for documented losses also required records showing unreimbursed expenses fairly traceable to the incident.Sources
Official administrator website: Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation.Court order: Final Approval Order entered October 29, 2024.
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Settlement Amount
$700,000
Case Title
In re Henry Ford Health System Data Security Litigation
Case Number
2:23-cv-11736-GAD-KGA
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Claim Deadline
October 28, 2024
Status
Final Approval — No Public Payment Update
Official Website
HFHSDataSecuritySettlement.com
