$5,000 Settlement Payout for Americans Affected by Data Breach – See If You’re Eligible

A major data breach settlement could put up to $5,000 in the pockets of eligible Americans, thanks to a $675,000 settlement fund.

Morrison Community Hospital Data Breach

Morrison Community Hospital, a small 25-bed critical access facility in Morrison, Illinois, faced allegations of failing to prevent a cyberattack in 2023 that exposed sensitive patient information.

Compromised data reportedly includes:
✔ Names
✔ Addresses
✔ Social Security numbers
✔ Dates of birth
✔ Medical records

While the hospital denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the class action lawsuit by offering financial compensation to those affected.

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Who Can File a Claim?

Patients impacted by the September 24, 2023, data breach should have received a notification letter from Morrison Community Hospital. If you received this notice, you may be eligible to file a claim.

To request compensation, claimants must submit a form on the settlement website and provide supporting documentation of financial losses, such as:
📄 Bank statements
📄 Credit reports
📄 Receipts for fraud-related expenses

How Much Can You Receive?

🔹 Up to $5,000 – For those with documented financial losses linked to the data breach.
🔹 Pro Rata Payments – Even if you did not suffer financial loss, you may still qualify for a portion of the settlement fund.

Key Deadlines

⚠ Final claim submission deadline: February 5, 2025
⚠ Final settlement approval hearing: February 28, 2025

Other Settlement Opportunities

If you’re not eligible for this payout, there are still other class action settlements that may offer compensation:
💰 Visa & Mastercard – A massive $197.5 million fund is being distributed as part of a legal settlement.
💰 Oreo Manufacturer Settlement – Those affected by this class action lawsuit could also receive direct payments.

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With deadlines fast approaching, those impacted should act quickly to secure their share of the Morrison Community Hospital settlement before time runs out .

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