NorthShore University HealthSystem antitrust $55M class action settlement

NorthShore University HealthSystem agreed to pay $55 million to resolve an antitrust class action lawsuit claiming it overcharged for inpatient hospital services.

The class is made up of all persons or entities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who, from Feb. 10, 2000, to Dec. 31, 2015, purchased or paid for inpatient hospital services directly from NorthShore University HealthSystem, formerly known as Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, or its wholly-owned hospitals, predecessors, subsidiaries or affiliates other than those acquired as a result of the merger with Rush North Shore Medical Center. 

Those who solely paid fixed-amount co-pays, uninsureds who did not pay their bill, Medicaid and Traditional Medicare patients, governmental entities, the defendant, other providers of healthcare services, and the present and former parents, predecessors, subsidiaries, and affiliates of the defendant and other providers of healthcare services are not class members.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim NorthShore University HealthSystem raised its rates for inpatient hospital services after it acquired Highland Park Hospital. These increased rates allegedly violated federal antitrust laws.

NorthShore University HealthSystem is a hospital system in the Chicago area.

NorthShore hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $55 million settlement to resolve the antitrust class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the amount they paid for inpatient hospital services. Each claimant will receive a pro rata share, though no payment estimates are available at this time.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 25, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the NorthShore antitrust settlement is scheduled for May 6, 2024.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by April 4, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

All persons or entities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who, from Feb. 10, 2000, to Dec. 31, 2015, purchased or paid for inpatient hospital services directly from NorthShore University HealthSystem, formerly known as Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, or its wholly-owned hospitals, predecessors, subsidiaries or affiliates other than those acquired as a result of the merger with Rush North Shore Medical Center. 

Potential Award

TBD

Proof of Purchase

Bills, payment receipts, account statements and other proof of paid inpatient hospital services.

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

04/04/2024

Case Name

In re: NorthShore University HealthSystem Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 1:07-cv-04446, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

05/06/2024

Settlement Website

EvanstonNorthwesternHealthcareAntitrustCase.com

Claims Administrator

NorthShore Antitrust Litigation
c/o A.B. Data, Ltd.
PO Box 170990
Milwaukee, WI 53217
info@NorthShoreAntitrustLitigation.com
800-952-3716

Class Counsel

Marvin A Miller
MILLER LAW LLC

Defense Counsel

Dan K Webb
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP