A proposed Settlement arising out of a security incident has been reached with Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association d/b/a Lake Charles Memorial Health (“LCMH”). In October 2022, an unauthorized actor gained access to files on LCMH’s computer network that contained information pertaining to LCMH’s patients (the “Data Incident”). A subsequent investigation determined that these files included patients’ names, addresses, identification numbers, health insurance information, payment information, dates of birth, clinical information, and for some, Social Security numbers (collectively, “Personal Health Information” and “Personally Identifying Information” or “PHI” and “PII”). If you received notice from LCMH that your PHI and/or PII may have been compromised because of the LCMH Data Incident, you are included in this Settlement as a member of the Settlement Class.
Under the Settlement, LCHM has agreed to establish a $2,000,000 Settlement Fund. The Settlement Fund will pay for two years of medical data monitoring and identity theft protection services (“Medical Monitoring”) to all Settlement Class Members who elect to receive it. Additionally, Settlement Class Members can elect to receive one of the following two types of monetary payments, either: (1) reimbursement of up to $5,000.00 per Settlement Class Member for Settlement Class Members who incurred certain Out-of-Pocket Expense Claims/Lost-Time Claims; or (2) a Pro-Rata Cash Payment. The Settlement Fund will also be used to pay for the costs of the Settlement Administrative Expenses, Court-approved Service Awards for named Plaintiffs, and the Fee Award and Costs. In addition, LCMH will undertake certain remedial measures and enhanced security measures.
Your legal rights will be affected whether you act or do not act. You should read the entire Notice and this website carefully.
Your Legal Rights And Options In This Settlement | |
File a Claim Form | Submitting a Claim Form is the only way that you can receive any of the benefits provided by this Settlement, including Medical Monitoring, Out-of-Pocket Expense Claims/Lost-Time Claims Payment, and a Pro-Rata Cash Payment. If you submit a Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue LCMH and certain other Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
Exclude Yourself from this Settlement | This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against LCMH or certain other Released Parties, for the claims this Settlement resolves. If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any Settlement Benefits from this Settlement. |
Object to or Comment on the Settlement | You may object to the Settlement by writing to the Court and informing it why you do not think the Settlement should be approved. You will still be bound by the Settlement if it is approved, and you will not be allowed to exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you object, you may also file a Claim Form to receive Settlement Benefits, but you will give up the right to sue LCMH and other Released Parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
Go To The “Final Approval” Hearing | You may attend the Final Approval Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Approval Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection or comment. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will not receive any of the monetary Settlement Benefits and you will give up your rights to sue LCMH and other Released Parties for the claims this Settlement resolves. |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and the FAQs page.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement Benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement, and it becomes final.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
7/7/2025
Claim Deadline
9/5/2025
Opt Out Deadline
9/5/2025
Objection Deadline
9/5/2025
Final Approval Hearing
11/3/2025 at 9:00 a.m.