Bayhealth Medical Center Data Breach Class Action Settlement — Claim Deadline April 20, 2026

Bayhealth Medical Center data breach class action settlement

Bayhealth Medical Center Data Breach Settlement

Bayhealth Medical Center has reached a $2.5 million class action settlement (Dunlop, et al. v. Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.) following a cyberattack detected July 31, 2024 that allowed unauthorized access to Bayhealth’s network from July 27-31, compromising the personal and medical information of approximately 497,047 patients. Affected individuals may file a claim by April 20, 2026.

What Happened?

Bayhealth Medical Center experienced a cyberattack in late July 2024 that resulted in the exfiltration of files containing sensitive patient information, including names, medical information, and Social Security numbers. The unauthorized access occurred between July 27 and July 31, 2024. The lawsuit alleges Bayhealth failed to implement reasonable data security measures to protect patient records.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible if you are a U.S. resident who was notified by Bayhealth Medical Center that your personal information may have been compromised in the July 2024 data breach.

What Benefits Are Available?

Eligible class members may receive:

  • Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses
  • An estimated ~$60 pro-rata cash payment
  • Two years of free medical data monitoring

How to File Before the Deadline

Submit your claim through the official Bayhealth Data Incident Settlement website.

  • Claim Deadline: April 20, 2026
  • Settlement Amount: $2.5 million
  • Case Type: Healthcare data breach

OpenClassActions.org is not affiliated with Bayhealth Medical Center or the settlement administrator. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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