Yuma Regional Medical Center Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Yuma Regional Medical Center agreed to pay $1,985,000 into a non-reversionary fund to settle a class action lawsuit over an April 2022 cybersecurity incident. People who were sent notice of the incident can claim reimbursement of up to $4,000 in documented losses or a pro rata cash payment with no proof required, and every Class Member automatically gets one year of medical data monitoring.
Settlement fund
$1.985M
Non-reversionary common fund
Top payout
Up to $4,000
Documented losses, or a pro rata cash payment
Claim deadline
Feb 1, 2027
89 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Feb 1, 2027.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a Class Member if you are a living individual who was sent notice of the Yuma Regional Medical Center Data Incident, which the lawsuit says occurred April 21 to 25, 2022.
- Excluded: YRMC; people who timely and validly opt out; the assigned judges and their staff and family; and anyone found guilty of, or who pleads nolo contendere to, criminal involvement in the Data Incident.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1-855-591-2021, or get more information from the settlement website directly at YumaSettlement.com.
What happened
This lawsuit, Clarke, et al. v. Yuma Regional Medical Center, claims that YRMC failed to protect patient information in a cybersecurity incident the lawsuit says occurred April 21 to 25, 2022. The lawsuit alleges that names, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical information of about 720,000 current and former patients were affected. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
YRMC denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation. YRMC has also committed more than $750,000 to data security enhancements, separate from the settlement fund.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You are eligible if you are a living individual who was sent notice of the YRMC Data Incident.
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2. Choose your cash option
Choose either Cash Payment A, reimbursement of up to $4,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses incurred between April 21, 2022 and February 1, 2027 (third-party proof such as receipts or bank statements required), or Cash Payment B, a one-time pro rata share of the remaining fund with no proof required. All Class Members automatically receive one year of medical data monitoring with $1,000,000 in insurance coverage.
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3. Get the details from the settlement website
Get claim instructions and more information from the settlement website directly at YumaSettlement.com. Claims must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time or postmarked by February 1, 2027. The Settlement Administrator's mailing address is: Yuma Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 1031, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are made only after the Court grants final approval at the March 1, 2027 hearing and any appeals are resolved.
Key dates
- Jan 4, 2027 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Feb 1, 2027 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Mar 1, 2027 Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m. MT, Phoenix or by video) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for March 1, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, 401 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003, or by video or teleconference. Opt-out requests and objections are due January 4, 2027. The Court may move the hearing, so check YumaSettlement.com for updates.
Where the money is going
YRMC will pay $1,985,000 into a non-reversionary common fund. The fund pays settlement administration costs, valid claims, service awards, and Court-awarded attorneys' fees and costs. Money remaining after those payments is divided equally among people who choose Cash Payment B.
Fee and service award amounts are requests subject to Court approval at the March 1, 2027 Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less. Cash Payment B amounts depend on the number of claims filed.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
You can choose Cash Payment A, reimbursement of up to $4,000 for documented losses such as identity theft or fraud losses, credit report, monitoring, or freeze fees, ID replacement, and postage. Or you can choose Cash Payment B, an equal share of the money remaining in the fund. All Class Members also automatically get one year of medical data monitoring.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
Cash Payment B requires no proof or explanation. Cash Payment A requires third-party proof such as bank statements or receipts tied to the Data Incident; self-made notes alone are not enough, and expenses already reimbursed by a third party are not eligible.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The Class is made up of people YRMC sent notice of the Data Incident. If you believe you are in the Class but did not receive a settlement notice, get more information from the settlement website directly at YumaSettlement.com or call 1-855-591-2021.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself by January 4, 2027, you cannot bring a separate lawsuit against YRMC about the issues covered by the settlement. The release is described in Section 13 of the Settlement Agreement.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments are made only after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is March 1, 2027. Check YumaSettlement.com for updates.
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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 Yuma Regional Medical Center, Eisner Advisory Group LLC (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Bryan L. Bleichner of Chestnut Cambronne PA and Jean Martin of Aylstock Witkin Kreis Overholtz, PLC. The case is Dillon Clarke, et al. v. Yuma Regional Medical Center, Case No. 2:22-cv-01061-PHX-SMB, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona before the Honorable Susan M. Brnovich. Class representatives are Dillan Clarke, Elayne Martinez, Brian Kircher, Juanita Sarabia, Megan Kircher, Donald Banti, Marcia Banti, Ryan Mangum, Tiffany Mangum, Anthony Spano, Carol Ashby, and Margaret O'Grady. YRMC denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.