Summary
Two health systems have settled lawsuits claiming they shared patients' personal data with companies like Meta and Google without permission. Margaret Mary Community Hospital and the University of Tennessee Medical Center agreed to pay settlements but deny any wrongdoing. These cases are part of a larger trend of legal actions regarding patient data breaches.
Key Facts
- Margaret Mary Community Hospital will pay $215,329 to settle claims related to patients who used their portal between 2015 and 2023.
- The University of Tennessee Medical Center will pay a settlement for similar claims for the period from January 2025 to September 2025.
- Both lawsuits accuse the health systems of sharing patient data with companies like Meta and Google without consent.
- The cases were filed due to alleged negligence, invasion of privacy, and violation of consumer protection laws.
- Those eligible for the settlements can receive a $25 cash payout or enroll in a privacy protection program.
- Final approval hearings for the settlements are scheduled for December 2025.
- Class members have deadlines to opt out of the settlements and to file claims.
