A proposed Settlement has been reached in the class-action lawsuit styled In re: Weirton Medical Center Data Breach Litigation, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Case No. 5:24-CV-61. The Plaintiffs in the Action asserted claims against Weirton arising out of the Data Incident.
If you are a member of the Settlement Class, you have the following options:
Your Legal Rights and Options in This Settlement | |
Submit a Claim | You must submit a valid claim form to receive credit-monitoring services from the Settlement and reimbursement for unreimbursed expenses and losses. |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement | You will receive no benefits from the Settlement, but you will retain your legal claims against the Released Parties. |
Object | Write to the Court about why you do not like the Settlement. You must remain in the Settlement Class or Settlement Subclass to object to the Settlement. |
Do Nothing | You will receive no benefits from the Settlement and will no longer be able to sue the Released Parties, over the claims resolved in the Settlement. |
No payments or other settlement benefits will be issued until after the Court gives final approval to the Settlement and any appeals are resolved.
Please review the Notice and FAQs carefully. You can learn more about the Settlement by visiting the Important Documents page or by calling (844) 496-0731.
Upcoming Important Dates
Exclusion Deadline
10/6/2025
Objection Deadline
10/6/2025
Final Approval Hearing
11/3/2025
Claim Deadline
11/5/2025