USC Arcadia Hospital Website Privacy Class Action Settlement
USC Arcadia Hospital Website Privacy Class Action Settlement
USC Arcadia Hospital agreed to a $200,000 settlement of a class action alleging that it shared information about people who used its website with Meta and other third parties through tracking technologies. People who completed a form on the hospital's website to sign up for email or event updates between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023 can file a claim for an equal pro rata share of the net settlement fund, and all class members can activate one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro. The claim deadline is December 7, 2026.
Settlement fund
$200K
Common settlement fund
Top payout
Pro rata cash
Equal share of net fund, plus 1 year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro
Claim deadline
Dec 7, 2026
55 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Dec 7, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You completed a form on the USC Arcadia Hospital website to sign up for email or event updates between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023.
- No proof is needed for the cash payment. You only need to submit a valid Claim Form by December 7, 2026.
- The online claim form requires the LoginID and PIN printed on your notice. If you do not have them, you can request them by email.
- Excluded: Anyone who submits a valid Request for Exclusion by the December 7, 2026 deadline, and their successors or assigns.
- Excluded: The presiding judge(s) and their families, and USC Arcadia Hospital, its affiliates, and their current or former officers and directors.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at (844) 496-0567, email info@USCArcadiaHospitalSettlement.com, write to Merle v. USC Arcadia Hospital, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799, or visit USCArcadiaHospitalSettlement.com.
What happened
The lawsuit alleges that USC Arcadia Hospital used tracking technologies on its website that shared information about website users with Meta and other third parties. The settlement covers people who completed a form on the hospital's website to sign up for email or event updates between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023. The claims include alleged violations of the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (Civil Code section 56) and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code sections 631 and 637).
USC Arcadia Hospital denies any wrongdoing, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and delay of continued litigation. The settlement does not release medical malpractice or other bodily injury claims.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you completed a form on the USC Arcadia Hospital website to sign up for email or event updates between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023. If you received a notice, you are identified as a class member. If you are unsure, call the Settlement Administrator at (844) 496-0567.
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2. Understand your benefits
Class members who submit a valid claim receive an equal pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, which is the $200,000 fund minus Court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, administration costs, and any service award. The exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed. Separately, every class member can activate one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro, a dark web monitoring service, without filing a claim, using the code in the notice. Activation is due by March 15, 2027.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit your claim online at the official claim portal by December 7, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form postmarked by that date to Merle v. USC Arcadia Hospital, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. The online form requires the LoginID and PIN printed on your notice; if you do not have them, email info@USCArcadiaHospitalSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address. CyEx enrollment instructions and the notice are posted at USCArcadiaHospitalSettlement.com.
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4. Receive your payment
Cash payments are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the December 14, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The settlement website does not give a specific payment date.
Key dates
- Dec 7, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Dec 7, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Dec 14, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (10:30 a.m. PT) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for December 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. PT in Department 001 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Spring Street Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Court will also consider Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees, expenses, and a service award. Claims, exclusion requests, and objections are all due December 7, 2026. CyEx Privacy Shield Pro must be activated by March 15, 2027. The Court may move the hearing, so check USCArcadiaHospitalSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
USC Arcadia Hospital will pay $200,000 into a settlement fund. The fund pays Court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, administration costs (including CyEx activation codes), and any service award first. What remains, the Net Settlement Fund, is divided in equal pro rata shares among class members who submit valid claims. Any leftover money goes to The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. The per-claimant cash amount depends on the number of valid claims and the funds remaining after deductions. Any unclaimed funds go to The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health as cy pres.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Each class member who files a valid claim receives an equal pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, which is what remains of the $200,000 fund after fees, expenses, administration costs, and any service award. The settlement website does not state an estimated amount. All class members can also activate one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No proof is required. You only need to submit a valid Claim Form by December 7, 2026. The online form uses the LoginID and PIN printed on your notice.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
If you completed a form on the USC Arcadia Hospital website to sign up for email or event updates between February 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023 but did not receive notice, email info@USCArcadiaHospitalSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address to request a LoginID and PIN, or call (844) 496-0567, before the December 7, 2026 deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the settlement, you give up the right to sue USC Arcadia Hospital separately over the claims in this lawsuit, including claims under Civil Code section 56 and Penal Code sections 631 and 637, whether or not you file a claim. Medical malpractice and other bodily injury claims are not released. To keep your rights, you must exclude yourself by December 7, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the December 14, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing and after any appeals are resolved. An appeal can add a year or more to that timeline.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital, Simpluris, Inc. (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Nicholas A. Coulson of Coulson P.C., Ellyn Gendler of Coulson P.C., Mike M. Arias of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP, Arnold C. Wang of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP, and M. Anthony Jenkins of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP. The case is Merle v. USC Arcadia Hospital, Case No. 23STCV01900, pending in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Class representatives are Merle. USC Arcadia Hospital denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.