Summary
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit about unauthorized tracking on its website using Facebook Pixel technology. California residents who used the hospital's website and logged into their patient portal between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2022, may receive part of the settlement. Those involved do not need to apply as they will automatically receive payments after the court gives final approval.
Key Facts
- Pomona Valley Hospital settled a $600,000 lawsuit over the use of Facebook Pixel on its website.
- The lawsuit accused the hospital of violating wiretapping laws by using tracking technology.
- A Facebook Pixel is a tool that tracks user actions on a website.
- The hospital denies any wrongdoing and claims it followed its privacy policy.
- California residents affected by the tracking are eligible for settlement funds if they used the hospital's website during the specified period.
- The settlement will cover attorney fees, class representative awards, and administration costs.
- People do not need to apply for payments; they will be identified from the hospital's records and will automatically receive their share.
- Objections to the settlement must be submitted by December 9, 2025, with a final hearing scheduled for January 26, 2026.
