- Defendant
- Tift Regional Health System, Inc. and Southwell, Inc.
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Up to $5,000 documented losses or estimated $75 cash, plus monitoring
- Claim deadline
- October 15, 2026
- Settlement fund
- $1.2 million
- Proof required
- No claim form proof for basic payout
Overview
The proposed settlement resolves claims arising from an August 2022 targeted cyberattack on Tift Regional Health System's computer systems. The lawsuit alleges that files containing private information, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical information, were accessed. Tift and Southwell deny wrongdoing. The case is pending in the Superior Court for Tift County, Georgia as In re Tift Regional Health System, Inc. Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 2023CV0313.
Who qualifies
- You are an individual identified by Tift's records as affected by the August 2022 data security incident.
- You may have received a prior notice from Tift Regional Health System or Southwell about the incident.
- You did not validly exclude yourself from the settlement class.
What you could receive
Class members may choose reimbursement of documented, unreimbursed losses up to $5,000 that are traceable to the incident, or an alternative pro rata cash payment currently estimated at $75. The alternative payment does not require proof but may be higher or lower depending on valid claims. Class members may also elect two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete monitoring with medical identity theft insurance.
How to file your claim
- 1Confirm that Tift or Southwell identified you as affected by the August 2022 incident.
- 2Choose either documented-loss reimbursement or the alternative pro rata cash payment, and elect monitoring if desired.
- 3Provide bank statements, receipts, or other supporting records if claiming documented losses.
- 4Submit the official claim form online or mail a completed form postmarked by October 15, 2026.
Official settlement site: TiftDataSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.
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Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Tift data breach settlement?
The settlement covers people identified in Tift's records as affected by the August 2022 data security incident, including people who received notice from Tift or Southwell.
What benefits are available?
Eligible class members may claim up to $5,000 for documented losses or an alternative pro rata cash payment estimated at $75. They may also elect two years of medical and identity monitoring services.
Is proof required?
Documentation is required for a documented-loss claim. The alternative cash payment does not require proof, although the final amount depends on the number of valid claims.
What is the deadline to file?
Online claims and mailed claims must meet the October 15, 2026 deadline stated on the official settlement site.