The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Data Breach
If The Chattanooga Heart Institute held your personal or medical information and a cybersecurity incident between March 8-16, 2023 may have exposed it, you're covered. You need to file a claim by July 13, 2026 to get any benefits. Nothing is sent to you automatically.
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
The settlement website doesn't publish a specific dollar amount per person. What you receive depends on how many valid claims are filed and the type of loss you experienced. Filing a claim is the only way to find out what you're eligible for.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: forms.ksacms.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if your private information, such as your name, address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number, health insurance details, medical diagnosis, lab results, medications, or financial account info, may have been accessed during the Chattanooga Heart Institute data breach that happened March 8-16, 2023.
Official eligibility wording
You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information may have been accessed or involved in the Memorial Heart Institute (d/b/a The Chattanooga Heart Institute) cybersecurity incident that occurred between March 8, 2023 and March 16, 2023.
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.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- July 13, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a claim form online at the settlement website or mail a paper form postmarked by July 13, 2026. The specific documents or details required are listed on the claim form itself. Call 833-754-9442 if you need a paper copy.
How to file this claim
- Think back: did The Chattanooga Heart Institute have your name, address, email, phone, date of birth, driver's license, Social Security number, account info, health insurance, diagnoses, lab results, medications, or financial data? If so, you're likely in the class.
- File online at https://forms.ksacms.com/efiling/fr/eform/cahill_v_memorialheart_claimform/new before July 13, 2026.
- Prefer paper? Call 833-754-9442 to request a form, then mail it with a postmark no later than July 13, 2026.
- Save a copy of whatever you submit.
What the form asks
- Personal contact and identifying information — Your full name, mailing address, and contact details exactly as they appeared in your Chattanooga Heart Institute records. (Check old medical bills, appointment reminders, or insurance EOBs from the institute.)
Documents you'll need
- Notice or correspondence from The Chattanooga Heart Institute about the data incident
Watch out for
- The opt-out and objection deadline was June 12, 2026, so that window is closed. You can still file a claim — just do it before July 13, 2026.
- The Final Approval Hearing was set for May 28, 2026. Check chattanoogaheartsettlement.com to confirm the court approved the settlement before filing.
- If mailing your form, the postmark must hit by July 13, 2026. Online is faster and safer.
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?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form before July 13, 2026.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before July 13, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
July 13, 2026
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Eligibility summary
You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information may have been accessed or involved in the Memorial Heart Institute (d/b/a The Chattanooga Heart Institute) cybersecurity incident that occurred between March 8, 2023 and March 16, 2023.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
forms.ksacms.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Data Breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (chattanoogaheartsettlement.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?
You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information may have been accessed or involved in the Memorial Heart Institute (d/b/a The Chattanooga Heart Institute) cybersecurity incident that occurred between March 8, 2023 and March 16, 2023.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is July 13, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Data Breach pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Data Breach 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.
How do I know if I'm included?
If Chattanooga Heart Institute had any of your personal or medical information and the March 2023 breach may have exposed it, you're a class member. That includes patients and anyone else whose data was in their systems at the time.
What's the deadline to file?
Your claim form must be submitted online or postmarked by July 13, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadlines were June 12, 2026.
What kind of information was involved in the breach?
The incident potentially exposed names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial account details, health insurance information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications.
Will I get money if I file?
The settlement offers cash and other benefits to those who file valid claims, but the exact payout per person isn't listed on the website. Filing a claim is the only way to participate, so it's worth the few minutes it takes.
What happens if I don't file?
You won't receive any benefits, and you'll give up your right to sue Chattanooga Heart Institute over claims covered by this settlement. If you want to keep your right to sue independently, you would have needed to opt out by June 12, 2026.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Disclaimer
This service 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. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.