$8M MU Health Care data breach class action settlement

Missouri University Health Care agreed to an $8 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to prevent a 2020 data breach.

The MU Health Care settlement benefits individuals whom MU Health notified that their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach that occurred May 4-6, 2020.

The MU Health data breach allegedly compromised the sensitive personal information of 3,000 patients. According to a class action lawsuit, MU Health could have prevented the data breach through reasonable cybersecurity measures but failed to protect consumer information.

MU Health is a health care system in Columbia, Missouri, that serves central Missouri and the surrounding areas.

MU Health hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to an $8 million settlement to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the MU Health Care settlement, class members can receive up to $150 for out-of-pocket expenses and lost time related to the data breach. This reimbursement covers up to three hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour, as well as documented expenses or monetary losses.

Class members who did not experience out-of-pocket losses can receive a fixed cash payment of $60.

If the total number of claims exceeds the settlement fund, both reimbursement and fixed cash payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 14, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the MU Health data breach settlement is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 14, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals whom MU Health notified that their personal information may have been compromised as a result of a data breach that occurred between May 4-6, 2020

Potential Award

Up to $150

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of expenses or monetary loss, such as receipts, bills, invoices, bank statements, credit card statements and other 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

01/14/2025

Case Name

Bumbales, et al. v. Curators of the University of Missouri, Case No. 20BA-CV03309, in the Circuit Court of Boone County, Missouri

Final Hearing

02/03/2025

Settlement Website

MUHealthCareSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Bumbales v. Curators of UM
c/o Epiq
PO Box 3710
Portland, OR 97208-3710
[email protected]
888-625-4386

Class Counsel

Bradford B Lear
Todd C Werts
LEARN WERTS LLP

Defense Counsel

Jena Valdetero
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP