$2.5M Eskenazi Health data breach class action settlement

Eskenazi Health agreed to a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to prevent a 2021 data breach that compromised sensitive employee and patient information.

The settlement benefits individuals whom Eskenazi Health sent a written notification that hackers posted their personal information on the dark web following a data breach that occurred on or around May 19, 2021.

According to the data breach announcement, hackers gained access to Eskenazi Health’s network on or around May 19, 2021, and accessed sensitive data, including names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers and driver’s license numbers. According to the class action lawsuit, Eskenazi Health could have prevented the data breach by implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect consumer information. Eskenazi Health allegedly informed patients of the data breach on Nov. 11, 2021.

Eskenazi Health is a health system based in Indianapolis.

Eskenazi Health hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Eskenazi Health settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses and lost time.

Class members can receive up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket data breach-related losses, such as bank fees, communication charges, travel expenses, credit-related costs and more. Class members can also receive up to four hours of lost time at a rate of $20 per hour for a total of $80 in lost-time payments.

Class members are also eligible for pro rata payments from the settlement fund. These payments will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement. No payment estimates are available at this time. Class members can receive both reimbursement and pro rata payments from the settlement.

In addition to monetary benefits, the settlement also provides three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. These services include $1 million in identity theft insurance.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Sept. 30, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Eskenazi Health data breach settlement was scheduled for Nov. 4, 2024.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 27, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals whose personal information the Eskenazi Health data breach that occurred in May 2021 compromised 

Potential Award

Up to $5,000

Proof of Purchase

Class members claiming out-of-pocket expenses must provide documentation such as receipts, bills or bank statements

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

01/27/2025

Case Name

In re: Eskenazi Health Data Incident Litigation, Case No. 49D01-2111-PL-038870, in the Indiana Superior Court for Marion County

Final Hearing

01/04/2024

Settlement Website

EskenaziDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

In re Eskenazi Health Data Incident Litigation
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-522-1901

Class Counsel

Lynn A Toops
COHEN & MALAD LLP

Defense Counsel

Michelle Gomez
Paul Karlsgodt
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP

Philip Zimmerly
BOSE MCKINNEY & EVANS LLP