Published
September 27, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
The $65 million Lehigh Valley Health Network settlement compensated patients affected by a 2023 ransomware incident; supplemental Relief Tier IV checks were mailed April 30, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The court approved the settlement after the November 2024 hearing, and the administrator mailed initial settlement payments on March 20, 2025. Relief Tier IV supplemental checks were mailed April 30, 2026.StatusPayments in Progress
Claim DeadlineNovember 3, 2024 (Passed)
BenefitTiered automatic payments; claimed losses up to $5,000
Proof RequiredDocumentation was required for out-of-pocket losses
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Lehigh Valley Health Network failed to adequately protect patient information exposed in a ransomware incident announced in February 2023. Some information was allegedly published by the attacker. LVHN denied wrongdoing and disputed that the class had viable claims.Who Was Included?
The class covered U.S. residents whose personal information was exposed in the incident and who received a data-breach notice. The administrator assigned members to relief tiers based on the information involved and whether images were published.How Were Benefits Calculated?
Most tier payments were automatic and allocated pro rata from the settlement fund. Class members could also have claimed documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000 before the deadline.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the LVHN Data Breach Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$65,000,000
Case Title
Doe v. Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.
Case Number
23-cv-1149
Court
Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Current Milestone
Final approval granted; supplemental checks mailed April 30, 2026
Official Website
LVHN Data Breach Settlement
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