Published
February 11, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 11, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for February 10, 2026. The official site still describes the settlement as proposed and does not post a signed final approval order or payment date. The settlement covered people notified that their private information was potentially compromised in the blood centers’ incident.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 11, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for February 10, 2026. The official site still describes the settlement as proposed and does not post a signed final approval order or payment date.StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalNo signed final order or payment date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 11, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$500,000See the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential Benefit$20 or up to $2,500One year of medical-data monitoring was included.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned the January 2025 incident involving New York Blood Center and Memorial Blood Centers and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for personal and medical information maintained by the blood centers. The defendant denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people notified that their private information was potentially compromised in the blood centers’ incident.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose a $20 alternative cash payment without proof or seek up to $2,500 for documented losses. One year of medical-data monitoring with identity-theft insurance was also available.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit selected. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at BloodCentersSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Final approval hearing scheduled: February 10, 2026• Claim deadline: February 11, 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 Dean, et al. v. New York Blood Center, Inc., et al., Case No. 62-CV-25-5975, in the Ramsey County District Court, Minnesota.Official Website: BloodCentersSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: BloodCentersSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$500,000
Case Title
Dean, et al. v. New York Blood Center, Inc., et al.
Case Number
62-CV-25-5975
Court
Ramsey County District Court, Minnesota
Claim Deadline
February 11, 2026 (passed)
Status
Awaiting Final Approval
Official Website
BloodCentersSettlement.com
