WEBSITE OF A PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT REGARDING
A 2020 DATA INCIDENT ANNOUNCED BY ST. JOSEPH’S/CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Kleeberg, et. al. v. St. Joseph’s Candler Health System, Inc., Civil Action No. STCV21-01638 (Chatham County, Ga.)
PLEASE READ THIS SETTLEMENT WEBSITE CAREFULLY. YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO participate in A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT IF YOU RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE DATA incident announced by ST. JOSEPH’S CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
This is a Court-authorized Website of a proposed class action settlement.
This is a Court-authorized Notice of a proposed settlement (the “Settlement” or “Settlement Agreement”) in a class action lawsuit, Kleeberg, et. al. v. St. Joseph’s Candler Health System, Inc., Civil Action No. STCV21-01638 (the “Litigation”), pending in the State Court of Chatham County, Georgia. The Settlement would resolve the Litigation brought on behalf of Persons who allege that their information was impacted by the Data Incident announced by St. Joseph’s Candler Health System, Inc. (“SJ/C”) that occurred between December 18, 2020, and June 17, 2021, (the “Data Incident”). The Court has granted preliminary approval of the Settlement Agreement and has conditionally certified the Settlement Class for purposes of settlement only. This Notice explains the nature of the class action lawsuit, the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and the legal rights and obligations of members of the Settlement Class. Please read the instructions and explanations below so that you can better understand your legal rights.
WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT CLASS?
You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information was impacted by the Data Incident, and you were sent a notice of the Data Incident from or on behalf of SJ/C.
WHAT DOES THE SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?
SJ/C has agreed to provide the following benefits to Settlement Class Members under the Settlement, which are two-part:
- Claims Made Benefit: All Settlement Class Members who file Valid Claims for Out-of-Pocket Losses may receive reimbursement up to $5,000 (per individual) for actual, documented, unreimbursed monetary losses that were more likely than not, caused by the Data Incident and were incurred on or after December 18, 2020, if the Settlement Class Member made reasonable efforts to seek reimbursement for the loss. This reimbursement is available for losses that are not already covered by another reimbursement category in the Settlement Agreement and are subject to a $4.7 million aggregate cap and other terms and conditions in the Settlement Agreement.
- Common Fund Benefit: Separately, Settlement Class Members may submit a claim for time spent dealing with the Data Incident, at $25/hour, for up to three (3) hours ("Lost Time"). Alternatively, Settlement Class members may submit a claim for a cash payment of $50 in lieu of Lost Time and Out-of-Pocket Losses. The Lost Time and cash payment benefits are subject to a $3 million aggregate cap and other terms and conditions in the Settlement Agreement.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | |
| Submit A Claim Form | This is the only way you may receive benefits from this Settlement. The Claims Deadline is May 1, 2025. |
| Exclude Yourself From The Settlement | You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have with respect to Defendant and the issues in this case. The Opt-Out Deadline is April 1, 2025. |
| Object to the Settlement | Write to the Claims Administrator explaining why you do not agree with the Settlement. The Objection Deadline is April 1, 2025. |
| Attend the Final Approval Hearing | You or your attorney may attend and speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. The Final Approval Hearing will be held on May 13, 2025. |
| Do Nothing | You will not get any benefits from the Settlement and you will give up certain legal rights. You will remain in the Settlement Class and be subject to the Released Claims. |