Dartmouth-Hitchcock $850,000 ERISA Class Action Settlement
If you participated in a Dartmouth-Hitchcock retirement plan between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026, you don't need to file anything to get paid. Payment is automatic if you're entitled to a share of the $850,000 settlement.
Participants or beneficiaries in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan and/or the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan at any time between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 16, 2026.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You're covered if you were a participant or beneficiary in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan or the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan at any point between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Participants or beneficiaries in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan and/or the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan at any time between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- No per-person payment amount has been published yet. Your share gets calculated after the court approves the settlement.
- The objection deadline is July 14, 2026. Miss it and you can't object.
- Every class member releases their right to sue Dartmouth-Hitchcock over the retirement plan claims in this case, whether or not they get a payment.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check that you were a participant or beneficiary in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan or the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan at any point between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026.
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2Do nothing to get paid. There's no claim form and nothing to submit.
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3Want to object? Send a written objection to the Clerk of the Court, United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, 55 Pleasant Street, Room 110, Concord, NH 03301, before July 14, 2026.
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4The Final Approval Hearing is set for August 13, 2026. You can show up to speak about an objection, but you don't need to attend to receive a payment.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Participants or beneficiaries in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan and/or the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan at any time between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
dartmouthhitchcockerisasettlement.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Dartmouth-Hitchcock $850,000 ERISA Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Dartmouth-Hitchcock $850,000 ERISA Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (dartmouthhitchcockerisasettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Participants or beneficiaries in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan and/or the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan at any time between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026.
Where is the official Dartmouth-Hitchcock $850,000 ERISA Class Action Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Do I need to file a claim to get paid?
No. If you're entitled to a payment under the settlement, you'll receive it automatically. There's no claim form to fill out.
When will the deadline to object pass?
If you want to object to any part of the settlement, your written objection must reach the court by July 14, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
How much will I get?
The total settlement fund is $850,000. Individual amounts haven't been published yet and will depend on how the fund is divided among eligible participants.
What was this lawsuit about?
The case involves claims about how Dartmouth-Hitchcock managed its employee retirement plans. The settlement resolves those claims for anyone who participated in the plans between March 18, 2016 and March 25, 2026.
What rights do I give up by staying in the settlement?
Settlement class members release all claims related to this lawsuit against Dartmouth-Hitchcock and can't bring separate lawsuits on the same issues. If you want to preserve your right to sue independently, you'd need to opt out, but this settlement doesn't appear to offer a traditional opt-out for payment purposes.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.