$2M Lake Charles Memorial Health data breach class action settlement

Lake Charles Memorial Health has agreed to a $2 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to protect patients from a 2022 data breach.

The settlement benefits individuals who were notified by Lake Charles Memorial Health in December 2022 that their personal health information and/or personally identifiable information may have been impacted by a data breach in October 2022.

In October 2022, an unauthorized actor allegedly gained access to files on Lake Charles Memorial Health’s computer network. The files reportedly contained sensitive patient information, such as names, addresses, identification numbers, health insurance information, payment information, dates of birth, clinical information and, for some, Social Security numbers.

Lake Charles Memorial Health is a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Plaintiffs in the Lake Charles Memorial Health data breach class action lawsuit claim the hospital failed to protect their information through reasonable cybersecurity measures. As a result, the plaintiffs and other class members allegedly faced a heightened risk of identity theft and fraud.

Lake Charles Memorial Health has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2 million settlement to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Lake Charles Memorial Health settlement, class members can receive up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. This reimbursement includes up to three hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour. Class members who did not experience any losses can still receive settlement benefits in the form of a pro rata cash payment.

Class members can also receive two years of medical data monitoring and identity theft protection services through the settlement. These services include one-bureau credit monitoring.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 5, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Lake Charles Memorial Health settlement is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 5, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who reside in the United States who were notified by Lake Charles Memorial Health in December 2022 that their personal health information and/or personally identifiable information may have been impacted by the data incident.

Potential Award

Up to $5,000 in out-of-pocket expenses or a pro-rata cash payment.

Proof of Purchase

Documentation, such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records and receipts.

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

09/05/2025

Case Name

Salinas, et al. v. Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association d/b/a Lake Charles Memorial Health, Case No. 2023-0090, in the 14th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana

Final Hearing

11/03/2025

Settlement Website

LakeCharlesSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

LCMH Data Incident Litigation
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25244
Santa Ana, CA 92799
[email protected]
833-360-6824

Class Counsel

Benjamin F. Johns
Samantha E. Holbrook
SHUB & JOHNS LLC

Brandon Wise
Daniel J. Carr
Janiel Centner
PEIFFER WOLF CARR KANE CONWAY & WISE LLP

Brian C. Gudmundson
Jason P. Johnston
Michael J. Laird
Rachel K. Tack
ZIMMERMAN REED LLP

Defense Counsel

Christopher A. Wiech
Chelsea M. Lamb
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP