Published
October 14, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
This settlement covered U.S. patients who logged into Witham Memorial Hospital’s patient portal during the 2020–2023 class period. Claims for $25 cash or Privacy Shield Pro closed November 18, 2025, and no payment date is posted on the official site.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was November 18, 2025. The final approval hearing was scheduled for November 25, 2025, but the official website does not post the result or a payment date.You may be part of a new class action settlement with the Board of Trustees of the Flavius J. Witham Memorial Hospital regarding tracking technologies on the patient portal. Witham denies wrongdoing. The settlement provides a $25 cash option for eligible patients who submit a valid claim, or enrollment in Privacy Shield Pro using a code included in the notice.
If you received an official notice about this settlement or you were a Witham patient who logged into the portal during the class period, you may have been a class member. The filing period is now closed.
StatusClaims ClosedPayment date not announced.
Claim DeadlineNovember 18, 2025The filing window has passed.
Potential Benefit$25 cashOr Privacy Shield Pro enrollment.
Class Period2020–2023Qualifying patient portal logins.
Who Is Included?
All patients of Witham residing in the United States who logged into a patient portal account between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2023.How Much Can I Get Paid?
• $25 cash payment if you submit a timely, valid claim
• Privacy Shield Pro enrollment using a code provided in the notice
Is Proof Required?
No documentation is required for the $25.00 cash option. You must attest that you were a Witham patient and logged into the patient portal during the class period.Free settlement alerts
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What Is the Claim Form Deadline?
November 18, 2025. Online claims must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Mailed claims must be postmarked by that date.What Personal Information Was Shared?
The case concerns tracking technologies used on the patient portal. These tools may have transmitted information tied to your portal use, such as page views, click events, form interactions, IP address, device and browser details, and identifiers that could be linked to a patient account. The settlement does not require you to prove specific data was sent. It provides a flat $25 payment or a Privacy Shield Pro option for eligible patients who submit a valid claim.Important Dates
• Opt Out Deadline: November 3, 2025
• Objection Deadline: November 3, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: November 25, 2025
• Claim Deadline: November 18, 2025
What Payment Methods Are Available?
If you file by mail, you’ll receive a paper check. If you file online, you may choose to receive your payment digitally via PayPal, Venmo, or direct deposit.What Are My Rights if I Object or Opt Out?
If you do nothing, you’ll receive a payment automatically if you qualify, and you’ll give up your right to sue separately. To opt out or object, you must submit a written request by November 3, 2025.When Will Settlement Payments Be Made?
Payments are expected within 14 days after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 25, 2025.When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The FAQ states payments are expected within fourteen days after final approval.How Claims Were Filed
Claims could be filed online or by mail with the official administrator. The November 18, 2025 deadline has passed.Official Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website• Notice and FAQs
OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.
Case Title
Susan Whitaker-Pine v. Board of Trustees of the Flavius J. Witham Memorial Hospital
Case Number
49D01-2305-PL-020025
Court
Marion County Superior Court, Indiana
Claim Deadline
November 18, 2025 (passed)
Benefit
$25 cash or Privacy Shield Pro
Status
Claims closed — payment date not announced
Official Website
WMHSettlement.com
