$5.5M BJC HealthCare MyChart privacy class action settlement

BJC HealthCare agreed to a $5.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it shared patient information with third parties without consent.

The BJC HealthCare class action settlement benefits individuals who used BJC’s MyChart patient portal between June 2017 and August 2022.

According to plaintiffs in the MyChart privacy class action lawsuit, BJC HealthCare shared patient information with third parties, such as Facebook and Google, without patient consent. This information sharing allegedly violated patients’ privacy rights.

BJC HealthCare is a health system in Missouri and Illinois. The system has more than 30,000 employees and 15 hospitals.

BJC has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $5.5 million class action settlement to resolve the allegations. The BJC HealthCare class action settlement could increase to $9.25 million depending on the number of claims filed.

Under the terms of the BJC HealthCare MyChart privacy class action settlement, class members can receive a cash payment. Each class member will receive a $35 payment, though this amount may increase or decrease depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 8, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the BJC HealthCare settlement is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 8, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who used BJC’s MyChart patient portal between June 2017 and August 2022.

Potential Award

$35 cash payment

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

10/08/2025

Case Name

Doe, et al. v. BJC Health System d/b/a BJC HealthCare, Case No. 2222-CC09151-01, in the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri

Final Hearing

10/16/2025

Settlement Website

BJCPrivacySettlement.com

Claims Administrator

BJC Privacy Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2600
Portland, OR 97208-2600
[email protected]
888-438-8534

Class Counsel

Amy Gunn
GUNN SLATER

Jason Barnes
Eric Johnson
SIMMONS HANLY CONROY LLC

Defense Counsel

David Carney
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP