Published
February 24, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 7, 2025, and the court granted final approval on May 20, 2025. Claimants should use the official website for any payment-specific update.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 7, 2025, and the court granted final approval on May 20, 2025. Claimants should use the official website for any payment-specific update.StatusFinal Approval GrantedThe filing window closed after final approval.
Claim DeadlineMay 7, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$11.5 millionSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000Benefit amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The litigation concerned unauthorized access to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center systems between November 10 and November 25, 2023. The consolidated claims alleged that Fred Hutch and the University of Washington did not adequately protect personal and medical information. The defendants denied wrongdoing, and the settlement resolved the claims without a trial.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially or actually compromised in the November 2023 incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could request a pro rata cash payment capped at $599, seek up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, and enroll in medical identity-theft protection and monitoring.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form provided by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit requested. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at FredHutchSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: May 7, 2025• Final approval: May 20, 2025
• Payment status: Check the official website for claim-specific updates
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The case is In re Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 23-2-24266-1 SEA, in the King County Superior Court, Washington.Official Website: FredHutchSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and posted case materials: FredHutchSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$11.5 million
Case Title
In re Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Data Breach Litigation
Case Number
23-2-24266-1 SEA
Court
King County Superior Court, Washington
Claim Deadline
May 7, 2025 (passed)
Status
Final Approval Granted
Official Website
FredHutchSettlement.com
