Magellan Health data breach $3.75M class action settlement

Update:

• The court granted this settlement final approval Feb. 8, 2024.
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The Magellan Health nationwide $3.75 million class action lawsuit settlement came after a 2020 phishing incident and data breach at the company.

The class includes current and former Magellan Health employees along with consumers whose information was part of the data breach. There are two separate classes in the settlement: the  Common-Fund Settlement Class for those who were notified that their Social Security numbers were compromised in the breach, and the Claims-Made Settlement Class for those whose Social Security numbers were not compromised.

The compromised data included both the personal information and the personal health information of the employees, former employees and consumers.

Magellan Health is a managed-care health care company that has more than 110,000 providers, 20-plus years in specialty health management and 50-plus years working in behavioral health. Magellan works with employers and government entities to provide health care solutions for individuals.

For class members in the Common-Fund Settlement Class, the Magellan Health data breach settlement will provide a $100 cash payment that may be adjusted up or down based on the number of claims approved and in lieu of any other benefits.

That class can also file for up to $5,000 in documented expense reimbursement for data-breach-related expenses, including five hours of time reimbursement at a rate of $25 per hour. 

Claims-Made Settlement Class members whose Social Security number was not compromised in the Magellan Health data breach can file for up to $750 in documented expense reimbursement, including up to three hours of lost time reimbursement at a rate of $20 per hour, and 12 months of identity theft protection.

The exclusion and objection deadline is Nov. 21, 2023.

A final fairness hearing in the Magellan Health data breach class action lawsuit settlement will take place Feb. 8, 2024.

The claim form deadline is Dec. 21, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former Magellan Health employees along with consumers whose information was part of the data breach. There are two separate classes in the settlement: the  Common-Fund Settlement Class for those who were notified that their Social Security numbers were compromised in the breach, and the Claims-Made Settlement Class for those whose Social Security numbers were not compromised.

Potential Award

Up to $5,100

Proof of Purchase

Telephone or cellphone bills, gas receipts, postage receipts or bank account statements reflecting out-of-pocket expenses.

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

12/21/2023

Case Name

Griffey, et al. v. Magellan Health Inc., Case No. CV-20-01282-PHX-MTL in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Final Hearing

02/08/2024

Settlement Website

MHISettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Griffey v. Magellan Health Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-933-8709

Class Counsel

David K Lietz
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

John A Yanchunis
MORGAN & MORGAN COMPLEX LITIGATION GROUP

Elaine A Ryan
AUER RYAN PC

Defense Counsel

Keeley O Cronin
BAKER AND HOSTETLER LLP