NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
Joyce Walker, et al v. Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc.
Honorable Maryclaire Akers
Case No. 22-C-256

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TO: All persons whose personal, medical or private health information was potentially exposed in a data security incident announced by Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. (“CAMC”) on or about October 2024.

WHAT IS THIS LAWSUIT ABOUT?

This case arises from the Data Incident, in which Plaintiffs’ and Class Members’ personal and medical information may have been compromised as a result of an email phishing attack CAMC experienced in January 2022. Upon learning of the Data Incident, CAMC immediately took measures to contain the Data Incident and launched an investigation. CAMC also notified federal law enforcement. In March 2022, CAMC sent a Notice Letter (“Notice Letter”) to each potentially impacted individual for whom it had a mailing address providing a description of the type of data involved, which may have potentially included: first and last names; dates of birth; medical record numbers; and health information (e.g., discharge date or diagnostic or treatment information).

Thereafter, Plaintiffs filed the Action. Plaintiffs contend CAMC did not adequately protect their personal identifying information (“PII”) and protected health information (“PHI”) or that of Settlement Class Members. Plaintiffs assert claims including: (1) unjust enrichment; (2) invasion of privacy; (3) negligence; (4) violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act; (5) breach of the duty of confidentiality; (6) prima facia negligence; (7) breach of fiduciary duty; and (8) breach of implied contract. The consolidated complaint filed in the lawsuit, which describe the specific legal claims alleged by the Plaintiffs are available at www.camcdatabreachsettlement.com.

CAMC denies any wrongdoing, and no court or other entity has made any judgment or other determination of any wrongdoing. By entering into the Settlement, CAMC is not admitting that it did anything wrong and it continues to deny any liability.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM PART OF THE SETTLEMENT?

If you received a Notice Letter from CAMC, you are a Settlement Class member, and your legal rights are affected by this Settlement.

If you are not sure whether you are included in the Settlement Class, call 1-855-781-0324.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT THE SETTLEMENT AND YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO THE SETTLEMENT NOTICE AND COURT DOCUMENTS NOTICE.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

  • File a claim for a settlement payment: June 10, 2026
  • Exclude yourself from the settlement: May 26, 2026
  • Object to the settlement: May 26, 2026
  • Final Approval Hearing: June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.