$1.2M Tift Regional Health System Data Breach Settlement

Individuals identified in Tift Regional Health System's records whose personal information may have been compromised in the August 2022 data breach are eligible.

Documentation of losses such as bank statements or receipts is required for reimbursement claims up to $5,000; no documentation is required for the estimated $75 pro rata cash payment.

About This Settlement

Tift Regional Health System Inc. and Southwell Inc. were allegedly targeted in a ransomware attack in August 2022 that compromised patient information. The class action lawsuit alleged that Tift failed to prevent the data breach through reasonable cybersecurity measures, including basic protections such as multifactor authentication and endpoint detection, and that affected individuals suffered damages including the risk of identity theft and fraud. Without admitting any wrongdoing, Tift Regional Health System agreed to a $1.2 million class action settlement to resolve these allegations. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Who Qualifies

• Your private information may have been compromised in the August 2022 Tift Regional Health System data breach
• You were a patient or individual whose data was allegedly exposed during the ransomware attack on Tift Regional Health System Inc. or Southwell Inc.
• You have not previously excluded yourself from this class action settlement
• If claiming documented losses of up to $5,000, you must be able to provide supporting documentation such as bank statements or receipts
• No documentation is required if you are claiming only the estimated pro rata cash payment

What You May Receive

If you are a class member, you may receive one of the following benefits: (1) Up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented losses — such as identity theft expenses, fraud-related costs, credit-related costs, ID replacement fees, bank contact postage, and similar out-of-pocket costs — provided you submit supporting documentation. (2) An estimated pro rata cash payment of approximately $75 if you did not experience documented losses; this amount may vary depending on the total number of valid claims filed and is not guaranteed. (3) All eligible class members may receive two years of free credit monitoring services, which may include up to $1 million in medical identity theft insurance, monitoring for healthcare insurance ID exposure, medical record number exposure, and unauthorized Health Savings Account spending.

How to File a Claim

1. Visit the official settlement website at TiftDataSettlement.com to access the claim form and review settlement details.
2. Complete the claim form accurately, providing all required personal information to verify your eligibility as a class member.
3. If you are claiming reimbursement for documented losses (up to $5,000), gather and attach supporting documentation such as bank statements, receipts, or other records showing your out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. No documentation is required if you are claiming only the estimated pro rata cash payment.
4. Submit your completed claim form by the claim deadline of October 15, 2026. Late submissions may not be accepted. If you have questions about the filing process, contact the settlement administrator at [Contact settlement administrator].

Case Details

Settlement: Tift Regional Health System Inc. and Southwell Inc. Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Claim Deadline: October 15, 2026
Settlement Website: TiftDataSettlement.com