East Tennessee Children Hospital Settlement: Is It A Scam? Find Out

Did you receive the East Tennessee Children Hospital Settlement email? It is not a scam. You received the mail because you filed a claim.

In case you didn’t know, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital had to fork over $1.55 million because they couldn’t stop a data breach that happened in 2022.

Who Is Eligible For The East Tennessee Children Hospital Settlement

So, this settlement is good news for anyone whose private info got messed up in that data breach at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in March 2022.

People sued because they thought the hospital should’ve done better to stop this breach. They say the hospital’s lack of security measures caused the problem. And just so you know, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is a 152-bed hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

How Much Is The Settlement

So, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital didn’t say they did anything wrong, but they’re paying $1.55 million to settle that data breach lawsuit.

Now, if you’re part of the group affected by this, you could get up to $500 to cover regular costs like professional fees or lost time. But if you had some really big problems, like fraud or identity theft, you might get up to $5,000, but you’ll need to show proof and not have gotten that money from credit monitoring or insurance.

How To File A Claim

If you want to get a settlement payment. Make sure to fill out a valid claim form by Feb. 17, 2024. That’s the deadline, so don’t miss it!

If you are eligible, click here.

Conclusion

In conclusion, K.B. (minor) through Joan Blank, et al. v. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Association Inc., Case No. C2LA0081 is not a scam. Just like Journey’s unsolicited text message settlement. People sued because they thought the hospital should’ve done better to stop this breach. They say the hospital’s lack of security measures caused the problem. And just so you know, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is a 152-bed hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.