People in the U.S. whose personal information Wellstar shared with third parties through tracking tools on its website or patient portal between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026.
Wellstar agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle claims that tracking pixels on its website and MyChart portal sent patient data to Meta and Google. Wellstar denies wrongdoing.
A pro rata cash payment from the fund after fees and costs. The exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
File online with the unique ID and PIN from your notice, or mail the claim form, by November 10, 2026.
No proof of purchase or treatment is listed as required, but you need your notice ID and PIN to file online.
A class action says Wellstar Health System used tracking pixels and similar tools on its website and patient portal that sent visitors’ personal and health related information to companies like Meta and Google. Wellstar agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle. This page explains who is covered, how to claim and the dates that matter.
The case is Doe v. Wellstar Health System Inc., No. 1:24-cv-01748, in federal court in Georgia. Wellstar denies the allegations and the court has not decided who is right. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Key deadlines
Claim by November 10, 2026. The opt out deadline was October 26, 2026 and has passed. The final approval hearing is December 1, 2026. Check the official settlement website for changes. Our guide to class action settlements with no proof of purchase explains how claims like this work.
Plaintiffs say tracking technology on Wellstar’s website and MyChart patient portal shared information about what visitors did there with third parties including Meta and Google, without their consent. The case was reported by ClassAction.org. Similar pixel cases have been settled against other health systems, so this is part of a wider trend.
The class covers individuals in the United States whose personal information Wellstar disclosed to a third party through tracking technologies on its website or patient portal between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026. If you used Wellstar’s website or MyChart in that window, check your notice or the settlement website.
The fund is $4.25 million. Class lawyers may ask for up to $1,416,667 in fees plus costs, administration can cost up to $250,000, and the class representatives may get $2,500 each ($10,000 total), all subject to court approval. The rest is split pro rata among valid claims. Payment is expected about 90 days after final approval.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Settlement fund | $4,250,000 |
| Attorney fees (maximum) | $1,416,667 plus costs |
| Administration (maximum) | $250,000 |
| Class representative awards | $2,500 each |
File before the deadline.
Your claim must be in by November 10, 2026, and you will need the ID and PIN from your notice to file online.
Go to the official settlement website and enter your unique ID and PIN, or download the claim form and mail it to Wellstar Pixel Settlement, Settlement Administrator, PO Box 2197, Portland, OR 97208-2197. You can choose to be paid by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH transfer or paper check. Questions go to the administrator, Epiq, at 877-417-7863.
You can file a claim to get paid, object to tell the court why you dislike the deal, or do nothing and get no payment while giving up your right to sue over these claims. The opt out window has closed. Our guide on how to sue a company explains what going alone involves.
Case: Doe v. Wellstar Health System Inc.
Case number: 1:24-cv-01748
Administrator: Epiq, 877-417-7863
Website: wellstardataprivacysettlement.com
Yes. Wellstar agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle Doe v. Wellstar Health System Inc. Wellstar denies wrongdoing.
There is no fixed amount. Each valid claim gets a pro rata share of the fund after fees and costs.
November 10, 2026.
People in the U.S. whose information Wellstar shared through tracking tools on its website or patient portal between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026.
It is a small piece of code on a website that sends information about visitor activity to another company, such as Meta or Google.
About 90 days after the court grants final approval, which is scheduled to be considered on December 1, 2026.
You can pick PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH transfer or a paper check when you file.
Call the administrator at 877-417-7863 or use the contact page on the settlement website.