This $575,000 settlement covered people affected by the LifeBridge Health data incident. Claims closed February 28, 2026, and final approval was entered in May; no payment date is posted.
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 28, 2026. After an April 27, 2026 hearing, the court entered final approval in May 2026. The official settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date.
StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was entered; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$575,000Before approved fees and administration costs.
Potential Benefit$100 or up to $5,000Benefits depended on the selected claim option.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that LifeBridge Health failed to use reasonable safeguards for private information involved in a data breach. LifeBridge denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The settlement resolved the disputed claims without a trial.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the LifeBridge Health data incident and who received notice of the incident.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose an alternative cash payment estimated at $100 or seek up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses. Actual payments could be adjusted according to valid claims, fees, and other deductions allowed by the settlement.
How Claims Were Filed
Claims were accepted online and by mail through February 28, 2026. Documentation was required for claimed losses, while the alternative cash option did not require proof of loss. The filing window is closed.
• Claim deadline: February 28, 2026
• Final approval hearing: April 27, 2026
• Final approval entered: May 2026
• Payment date: Not announced
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 Ragin v. LifeBridge Health, Inc., Case No. C-03-CV-25-001661, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland.