Akron Children’s Hospital Data Privacy Settlement
If you received a postcard or email notice about Akron Children’s Hospital’s website tracking practices, you may be entitled to a $19 cash payment and two years of free identity-theft protection. Eligible Ohio residents must act by September 29, 2025. File your claim online today »
Who Is Eligible?
You qualify if:
- You received an official postcard or email stating that Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron’s use of the Meta pixel (or similar technology) may have exposed your data.
- You can provide the Notice ID (and, for online filings, the Confirmation Code) printed on that notice.
Roughly 313,700 Ohio residents are included in the settlement class.
Available Benefits
- $19 cash payment (paid via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or physical check)
- Two years of identity protection, including:
- One-bureau credit monitoring & alerts
- CyberScan dark-web monitoring
- $1,000,000 identity-theft insurance
- Lost-wallet assistance
- Fully managed identity restoration
How to Claim Your Share
- Go to the online claim form and enter your Notice ID and Confirmation Code; or
- Print and mail the PDF form to the address below by Sept. 29, 2025:
Pixel Usage Settlement, Attn: Claim Forms
1650 Arch St., Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Important Deadlines
- Claim filing & exclusion deadline: Sept. 29, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Oct. 10, 2025
- Payouts will be issued after court approval and any appeals are resolved.
Why the Lawsuit Was Filed
Plaintiffs alleged that Akron Children’s Hospital secretly transmitted patient data to third-party companies through the Meta pixel and similar tracking tools. The hospital denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
Settlement Fund Allocation
- Attorneys’ fees & costs: up to $665,000
- Service award to the class representative: up to $2,500
- Administration expenses: amount to be determined
- Payments to class members: remainder of the fund
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need proof for the Akron Children’s Hospital Data Privacy Settlement?
Yes. You must supply the Notice ID (and Confirmation Code for online claims) found on the notice you received.
How much money will I receive?
Each approved claimant will receive a one-time payment of $19. You may also opt for two years of complimentary identity-theft protection—or choose both benefits.
When will payments from the Akron Children’s Hospital settlement be sent?
Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval on Oct. 10, 2025 and any appeals are resolved. Exact timing depends on the length of the appeals process.
Can I exclude myself from the settlement?
Yes. You must submit a written exclusion request by Sept. 29, 2025. Excluding yourself preserves your right to sue the hospital separately but means you will not receive settlement benefits.
Where can I get more information?
Visit the official settlement website at pixelusagesettlement.com or call the settlement administrator at 1-844-991-4199.