A proposed $3.1 million settlement has been reached in a data breach class action lawsuit against Community Health Systems. The settlement awaits final approval by a federal court in Alabama, which will hold a hearing on the matter in August. Plaintiffs in the case, who were treated at CHS-operated hospitals, alleged that CHS failed to implement and follow security procedures to safeguard their personal information. Those affected would be eligible to each receive up to $250 to reimburse them for their out-of-pocket expenses.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/settlement-reached-in-community-health-systems-breach-suit-a-12001