Doe, et al. v. Trinity Health Corporation, et al. Settlement
California patients notified of Trinity Health’s January 20, 2021 Accellion data breach may receive an estimated $231-$115 cash payment (or up to $1,000 for proven losses). Submit your claim by January 19, 2026.
Settlement at a Glance
- Case: Doe, et al. v. Trinity Health Corporation, et al., Case No. 21CECG01454 (Superior Court of California, Fresno County)
- Incident: Accellion File Transfer Appliance breach on or about January 20 2021
- Class definition: 18,146 California residents who received Trinity Health’s April 6 2021 breach notice
- Settlement fund: $450,000 (non-reversionary)
- Claim deadline: January 19, 2026
- Opt-out / Objection deadline: December 19, 2025
- Final approval hearing: April 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Who Is Included?
You are automatically part of the Settlement Class if Trinity Health mailed you a data-breach notice dated April 6 2021 to a California address. No further action is needed to remain in the class, but you must submit a claim to receive money.
What You Can Receive
1. Pro-Rata Cash Payment
Every class member who files a valid claim will share equally in the remaining settlement fund after out-of-pocket claims are paid. Current projections:
- 5% claim rate → about $231 per claimant
- 10% claim rate → about $115 per claimant
- 100% claim rate → about $11 per claimant
2. Up to $1,000 for Documented Losses
You may also request reimbursement—up to $1,000—for expenses fairly traceable to the breach, including:
- Fraudulent charges
- Credit-monitoring fees
- Bank fees or overdraft charges
- Professional fees (e.g., accountants, lawyers) incurred to address identity theft
Receipts or other proof are required.
How to File a Claim
- Download and review the official claim form.
- Complete all requested information and attach documentation for any out-of-pocket losses.
- Submit online or mail to the Settlement Administrator by January 19, 2026.
Your Legal Rights & Options
- Submit a claim: Receive cash and/or loss reimbursement.
- Do nothing: Remain in the class but receive no payment.
- Exclude yourself: Remove yourself from the settlement and retain the right to sue—deadline: 12/19/25.
- Object: Stay in the class but tell the Court why you dislike the settlement—deadline: 12/19/25.
Key Documents
Preliminary Approval Order (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trinity Health data breach settlement about?
The lawsuit claims Trinity Health failed to secure patient information stored on its Accellion file-transfer system, leading to unauthorized access on January 20 2021. Trinity Health denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
Am I eligible to file a claim in the Doe v. Trinity Health settlement?
You are eligible if you lived in California and received a mailed notice dated April 6 2021 about the Trinity Health Accellion data breach.
How much money will I receive from the settlement?
The exact amount depends on how many people submit claims and how many out-of-pocket loss claims are approved. Current estimates range from $11 to $231 per claimant, plus up to $1,000 for documented losses.
What is the deadline to object or opt out?
Objections and requests for exclusion must be submitted online or postmarked by December 19 2025.
When will the Court decide whether to grant final approval?
The final approval hearing is set for April 29 2026. Payments will be issued only after the settlement becomes final and any appeals are resolved.