If you received a notice that your personal or health information may have been exposed in the July 12, 2023 data breach at Community First Medical Center, you could be eligible for cash and monitoring benefits from a $1 million class action settlement.
Here’s what you need to know—and what to do next.
Why the Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit alleged that Community First Medical Center failed to adequately protect patient information, putting personal and health data at risk. Claims included negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and violations of Illinois law.
Community First denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of trial.
Who Qualifies?
You may be eligible if you:
Received a notice about the July 12, 2023, data breach
Are part of the Settlement Class listed in that notice
How Much You Can Get?
Class members can claim one or more of the following:
Out-of-pocket losses – Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed expenses caused by the breach, including:
Fraud or identity theft losses
Credit monitoring or fraud resolution services purchased after the incident
Costs for credit reports
Bank or other financial fees related to the incident
Pro rata cash payment – Estimated at $40 per class member from remaining settlement funds
Credit & Medical Monitoring – One year of:
Three-bureau credit monitoring
Identity theft protection (up to $1,000,000 insurance)
Dark web monitoring
Medical record and health plan number monitoring
Access to fraud resolution agents
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim Form | Only way to receive payment or monitoring | April 2, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court why you disagree | March 3, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep the right to sue separately, get no settlement benefits | March 3, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | No payment or monitoring; lose certain legal rights | N/A |
| Attend Final Hearing | Speak to the Court about objections | March 25, 2026 |
How to File Your Claim?
Online: [Submit Claim Form Here]
Mail: Pacheco, et al. v. CFMC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324
Required info:
Notice ID (from your letter)
Receipts or documentation for out-of-pocket claims
Claim deadline: April 2, 2026
Payment method: Check or electronic payment; monitoring codes will be issued after final court approval.
Submit your claim today to get your share of the $1M fund and protect your identity and health information.
