Privacy in the United States is a very serious matter, and all US citizens have a right to privacy. In the US, there are presently over 600 state laws and several federal laws to ensure that the right to privacy is protected. Unfortunately, no one can be protected all the time. A new privacy settlement of $5,5M will be paying out those whose privacy rights have been affected. Check if you qualify today and make sure you file your claim form by the upcoming deadline.
The 5,5M privacy settlement that will be paying out soon
For the past 32 years, a non-profit health care system called BJC HealthCare in Missouri and Illinois has been providing service to thousands of patients. The system comprises 15 hospitals. including two nationally recognized academic hospitals, Barnes–Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The system plays a major role in hospitals and has over 30,000 employees.
The system, unfortunately, failed its users after it came to light that BJC HealthCare allegedly shared patients’ personal data with unrelated third parties, such as Facebook and Google, without their permission. This was deemed a major violation of their privacy rights, and a class action lawsuit followed promptly.
BJC HealthCare denied all wrongdoing, but has agreed to a $5.5 million class action settlement to resolve all the claims. All qualifying class members whose privacy rights have been violated can claim from this settlement. Check to see the eligibility requirements.
These are the eligibility requirements that must be met
According to Top Class Actions, the BJC HealthCare settlement could potentially increase to $9.25 million, but only if a specific number of claims are filed by the deadline. As with all other class action lawsuits, there are eligibility requirements that must be met by claimants to have them deemed as class members. In this case, claimants must meet the following requirements:
- You used the BJC HealthCare MyChart patient portal between June 2017 and August 2022
- You received a notice of the incident
- You filed a valid claim form by the deadline
If you meet the above, then you will be deemed eligible. On May 14, 2025, the court granted preliminary approval to the case, and it was determined that class members could each receive a pro rata payment of $35. This amount could either be higher or lower. Of course, a final approval hearing must still occur before this settlement can proceed with its payouts.
These are the important dates to add to your calendar
The deadline to file a valid claim form for the BJC HealthCare settlement is October 8, 2025. You can file a valid claim form online by visiting the official settlement website. Ensure you have the unique ID and PIN on hand when logging in, which is indicated on your settlement notice. You also have the option to print out the PDF form and mail it to the Claims Administrator.
If you do not wish to be a part of this settlement, or have any objections, the deadline for exclusion and objection is September 8, 2025. There has been no official communication regarding payment dates, but according to ClassAction.org, the payments will only be distributed once final approval has been given by the court and all (if any) appeals are resolved.
For those who would like to keep track, the BJC HealthCare settlement has a final approval hearing scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court in St. Louis. Remember, you must file a Notice of Intention to Appear with the Court should you plan on attending the final approval hearing. As you await the upcoming hearing, have a look at these other class action lawsuits for potential claims. For more information, visit Top Class Actions.
Disclaimer: You should not submit false or inflated claims under penalty of perjury, as class‑action claim forms historically required declarations signed “under penalty of perjury” to ensure authenticity. Submitting a fraudulent claim not only carries legal exposure—including potential civil and criminal sanctions—but also harms other eligible class members by diluting the available settlement pool.