YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CASH PAYMENT FROM JOHNS HOPKINS BUT YOU NEED TO ACT.
The proposed settlement would resolve a lawsuit that alleges that Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (“Johns Hopkins”) were negligent and breached contractual and statutory duties in connection with a data security incident that Johns Hopkins disclosed in June 2023. Johns Hopkins contests these claims and denies that it did anything wrong. The Notice explains the nature of the class action lawsuit, the terms of the settlement, and your legal rights and obligations.
You have legal rights and options that you may act on before the Court decides whether to approve the proposed settlement. Because your rights will be affected by this settlement, it is extremely important that you read the Notice carefully. To read the precise terms and conditions of the settlement, you can access a copy of the Settlement Agreement HERE. You may also contact the Settlement Administrator at 866-606-0682.
SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | DEADLINE: | |
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM | The only way to be eligible to receive a Claimant Award from this Settlement is by submitting a timely and valid Claim Form. The Claim Form must be submitted no later than September 12, 2024. If you have not reached the age of eighteen, a Settlement Class Member Representative may submit a valid Claim on your behalf. | September 12, 2024 |
OPT OUT OF THE SETTLEMENT | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can elect your own legal counsel at your own expense. If you have not reached the age of eighteen, a Settlement Class Member Representative may opt out on your behalf. | August 13, 2024 |
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT AND/OR ATTEND A HEARING | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for a Claimant Award. If you have not reached the age of eighteen, a Settlement Class Member Representative may object to the Settlement on your behalf. | August 13, 2024 |
DO NOTHING | Unless you opt out of the settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not get a payment from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Johns Hopkins related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | N/A |
Upcoming Important Dates
Deadline to Opt-Out of the Settlement
8/13/2024
Deadline to Object to the Settlement
8/13/2024
Deadline to Submit a Claim
9/12/2024
Final Approval Hearing
9/26/2024