Undisclosed Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach Settlement

Individuals whose private information was potentially accessed during the Wayne Memorial Hospital data breach discovered on or around June 3, 2024 are eligible.

Bank statements, credit card statements, letters from the IRS or other tax authorities, and police reports are required to claim documented losses; no proof is needed for the $25 alternate cash payment.

About This Settlement

Plaintiffs alleged that Wayne Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Jesup, Georgia, failed to prevent a data breach that occurred between May 30 and June 3, 2024, which allegedly compromised sensitive patient information including Social Security numbers, financial data, and health insurance information. Wayne Memorial Hospital has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a class action settlement to resolve these claims. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Who Qualifies

• Your personal information was accessed in the data breach discovered on June 3, 2024, at Wayne Memorial Hospital
• The breach occurred between May 30 and June 3, 2024
• Your compromised information may include Social Security numbers, financial data, and/or health insurance information
• You may be required to provide supporting documentation if claiming reimbursement for documented losses (e.g., bank statements, credit card statements, IRS letters, or police reports)

What You May Receive

Eligible class members may receive up to $5,000 for documented losses related to the alleged data breach, such as fraud, identity theft, bank fees, or credit expenses — provided supporting documentation is submitted. If you did not experience documented losses, you may be eligible for an alternate cash payment estimated at $25, which may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on the number of claims filed. All eligible class members may also receive two years of free credit monitoring services, including single-bureau credit monitoring and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.

How to File a Claim

1. Visit the official settlement website at WMHDataSettlement.com to access the claim form
2. Complete the claim form with your personal information and details about how the data breach may have affected you
3. If seeking reimbursement for documented losses, gather and attach supporting documentation such as bank statements, credit card statements, IRS or tax authority letters, or police reports
4. Submit your completed claim form by the deadline of December 7, 2026 — late claims may not be accepted

Case Details

Settlement: Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Claim Deadline: December 7, 2026
Settlement Website: WMHDataSettlement.com