Jones v. The Methodist Hospitals, Inc.

The lawsuit alleges that on or about March 13, 2019 to June 12, 2019, The Methodist Hospitals, Inc. (“Methodist”) was the victim of a cyberattack resulting in the disclosure of personal information and protected health information. “Named Plaintiffs” James Jones and Samantha L. Gordon claim that Methodist did not adequately protect personal information, and that as a result of the Data Breach people were harmed. Methodist denies any wrongdoing, and no court or other entity has made any judgment or other determination of any wrongdoing or that any law has been violated.

Under the Settlement, Methodist will pay a maximum total of $425,000 to the Settlement Class. The payment will account for economic losses and lost time per Settlement Class Member. Class Members are also eligible to enroll for an additional two years of TransUnion credit monitoring and identity restoration services.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Settlement

Submit an Election Form Deadline: October 6, 2022	This is the only way for Settlement Class Members to enroll in the TransUnion Settlement Offering paid for by Methodist. If you submit an Election Form, you will give up the right to sue Methodist in a separate lawsuit about the claims this Settlement resolves.
Reimbursement Forms Deadline: October 6, 2022	This is the only way for Settlement Class Members to request reimbursement of economic losses or lost time related to the Data Breach. You must elect to receive and enroll in the TransUnion Settlement Offering offered through this settlement to be eligible for reimbursement. If you submit a Reimbursement Form, you will give up the right to sue Methodist in a separate lawsuit about the claims this settlement resolves.
Do Nothing	Unless you exclude yourself, you are automatically part of this Settlement. If you are a Settlement Class Member and do not submit an Election Form or a Reimbursement Form, you will not receive anything from the settlement, and you will still give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Methodist about the legal claims resolved by this Settlement.
Exclude Yourself Deadline: May 6, 2022	You will not receive benefits from the Settlement, but you will not be bound by the terms of the Settlement, if approved by the Court.
Object Deadline: May 6, 2022	If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you may object to the Settlement or to Class Counsel’s request for fees, or the Class Representatives’ requests for Service Awards, respectively.
Go to a Hearing on June 13, 2022	You may object to the Settlement and ask the Court for permission to speak at the Fairness Hearing about your objection.

These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained further on the Frequently Asked Questions page of this website.