If you received a notice from Mission Community Hospital, Deanco Healthcare, or a Deanco affiliate stating that your information may have been affected by the May 1, 2023 data breach, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,100, plus additional cash benefits and free medical monitoring through a $1.55 million class action settlement.
Here’s a quick overview of who qualifies, what’s available, and how to file your claim.
Why this lawsuit exists?
The lawsuit alleges that Deanco Healthcare LLC, d/b/a Mission Community Hospital, failed to adequately protect patients’ and other individuals’ sensitive personal and medical information during a cybersecurity attack on May 1, 2023.
According to the lawsuit, the breach exposed information such as:
Names and addresses
Dates of birth
Social Security numbers
Driver’s license numbers
Financial account information
Health insurance information
Claims data
Clinical information
The plaintiffs alleged negligence and other legal claims related to the protection of personal information.
Deanco Healthcare denies any wrongdoing but agreed to establish a $1,546,409.42 settlement fund to resolve the litigation.
Who qualifies?
You may qualify if you:
Received a written notice from Mission Community Hospital, Deanco Healthcare, or a Deanco affiliate on or around November 21, 2023, and
The notice stated that your personal and/or protected health information may have been compromised in the May 1, 2023 data breach.
How much can you receive?
Depending on your circumstances, eligible class members may receive one or more of the following:
Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses related to the data breach
$100 California Statutory Payment (for eligible California residents)
A residual cash payment from the remaining settlement fund
Two years of Medical Monitoring Services, including:
Single-bureau credit monitoring
Medical identity monitoring
Dark web monitoring
High-risk transaction monitoring
$1 million identity theft insurance
Identity theft recovery assistance
Your options
| Option | What you receive | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| File a Claim | Up to $5,000 for documented losses, $100 California payment (if eligible), residual cash payment, and/or 2 years of medical monitoring | August 12, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep your right to file your own lawsuit against Deanco regarding these claims | July 13, 2026 |
| Object or Comment | Tell the Court why you support or oppose the settlement while remaining part of the class | July 13, 2026 |
| Attend the Final Approval Hearing | Attend the hearing if you wish to observe or ask to speak | September 9, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive no settlement benefits and give up your right to sue over the claims resolved by this settlement | No action required |
How to file a claim?
Eligible class members can submit a claim online or by mail.
To file a claim, you’ll need:
Your Class Member ID from your settlement notice
Supporting documentation if requesting reimbursement for documented losses (such as receipts, invoices, bank statements, or proof of fraud-related expenses)
Mailing Address
Deanco Healthcare Data Security Incident Litigation
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
Payment Options
Approved claimants may receive payment by:
Electronic payment (online claims only)
Paper check
