Legacy Health Privacy Settlement 2026—1.2 Million Patients Can Claim $15 Cash After Meta And Google Tracking Scandal, File By March 16
Case Number: Layman v. Legacy Health, Case No. 25CV40104
Recent Update: December 29, 2025 – Court grants preliminary approval for $2.2 million settlement; 1,234,702 patients eligible for cash payments
Current and former Legacy Health patients who registered for a patient portal account between February 18, 2019 and December 31, 2020, or logged into their portal between January 1, 2021 and February 9, 2024, can claim $15 cash plus one year of free medical privacy protection from a class action settlement. The claim deadline is March 16, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
The lawsuit alleged Legacy Health embedded tracking pixels onto the website housing its patient portal that collected and transmitted patient information to third parties like Meta (formerly Facebook) and Google for targeted advertising. In other words, every time you logged into your Legacy Health patient portal to view test results or message your doctor, Meta and Google were allegedly watching.
What Legacy Health Allegedly Did With Your Medical Data
The lawsuit alleged Legacy Health disclosed certain types of its patients’ personally identifiable information to Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet, Inc. d/b/a Google without permission. The pixels tracked which pages you visited, what you clicked, and when you accessed your medical records.
Here’s what makes this especially troubling for the Oregon-based nonprofit healthcare provider: the alleged broadcast of private health information was in violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Unlike typical website tracking that follows your shopping habits, this involved your actual health information.
Plaintiff Katherine Layman asserted claims against Legacy Health for breach of confidence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and negligence. Legacy Health denies any wrongdoing whatsoever, and the court has not decided who is right, but the parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing litigation.
Who Qualifies For The $15 Payment And Free Privacy Monitoring
The settlement covers approximately 1,234,702 Legacy Health patients divided into two categories.
Category 1: Patients residing in the United States who were invited to and did register for a Legacy Health patient portal account from February 18, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
Category 2: Patients who do not fall into Category 1 but otherwise logged into Legacy Health’s patient portal from January 1, 2021 through February 9, 2024.
You don’t need to prove you suffered harm. If you received a notice letter from Legacy Health about this settlement, you’re automatically eligible.
Settlement Benefits: $15 Cash Plus Privacy Protection Worth Hundreds
Each settlement class member may submit a claim for a cash payment of $15. While that might sound small, the settlement also includes valuable privacy protection services.
All settlement class members will be entitled to automatically receive a code and link for redeeming one year of Medical Shield Complete product free of charge without the need to submit any claim.
Medical Shield Complete includes one bureau of credit monitoring, health insurance plan ID monitoring, Medicare beneficiary identifier ID monitoring, medical record number monitoring, dark web monitoring, health savings account monitoring, national provider identifier monitoring, $1,000,000 identity theft insurance, high-risk transaction monitoring, security freeze assistance, and victim assistance.
Class members must enroll in Medical Shield Complete within 60 days of the final approval date. That means if the court approves the settlement on April 16, 2026, you’ll have until mid-June 2026 to activate your free year of protection.
Similar healthcare privacy settlements demonstrate the importance of these benefits. The Continuum Health Class Action Settlement Pays Up To $5,000—380,000 Patients’ Social Security Numbers And Medical Records Exposed and the $4M Numotion Data Breach Data Breach Class Action Settlement Claim Up To $15,000 By March 18, 2026 show healthcare tracking violations are widespread.
How To File Your Claim By March 16, 2026
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.
Online: Visit PixelLegacyHealthSettlement.com and submit your claim electronically.
By Mail: Complete the claim form and mail to Layman v. Legacy Health, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
Class members must provide the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received to submit a claim. If you lost your notice or never received one, call the settlement administrator at 833-647-9039 for assistance.
The claim deadline is March 16, 2026. Missing this deadline means you forfeit your $15 payment.
What Happens Next: Final Approval And Payment Timeline
The Court will hold a final approval hearing on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT at the Multnomah County Courthouse, 1200 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 to decide whether to grant final approval of this settlement.
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement. That means if the court approves on April 16, expect payment checks around early July 2026.
Under the terms of the settlement, Legacy Health has agreed to pay up to $2,200,000 to cover attorneys’ fees and expenses, settlement administration costs, and an incentive award of $2,500 to the class representative.
Why Healthcare Pixel Tracking Matters More Than You Think
Your medical information is extraordinarily valuable on the black market—worth 50 times more than credit card data. When Meta and Google receive signals about which medical pages you’re viewing, that data can be used to serve you targeted ads for medications, medical devices, or health services.
The Yale New Haven Class Action Lawsuit, 5.6M Patients Data Breach Hit, Yale New Haven’s $18M Data Breach Settlement demonstrates the massive scale of healthcare privacy violations affecting millions.
But there’s a deeper issue. Garnet Health, a Middletown, New York-based three-campus health system, was alleged to have added tracking tools to its website and MyChart patient portal, which resulted in disclosures of individuals’ personally identifiable information and protected health information to Meta Platforms Inc.
These aren’t isolated incidents. Hospitals nationwide have deployed Meta Pixel and Google Analytics on patient portals, often without realizing they’re transmitting protected health information to tech giants.
What You Should Do Before The Deadline
Step 1: Locate your settlement notice with your unique ID and PIN. If you can’t find it, contact the settlement administrator immediately at 833-647-9039 or [email protected].
Step 2: File your claim online at PixelLegacyHealthSettlement.com or mail the completed form postmarked by March 16, 2026.
Step 3: Watch for your Medical Shield Complete enrollment email and activate within 60 days of final approval.
Step 4: Monitor your mailbox for your $15 payment check arriving approximately 75 days after April 16, 2026.
FAQs About The Legacy Health Privacy Settlement
What Information Did Legacy Health Share With Meta And Google?
The lawsuit alleged tracking pixels transmitted personally identifiable information tied to your patient portal activity, potentially including which pages you viewed, when you logged in, and what you clicked. This could reveal medical conditions, treatments, or test results indirectly.
Do I Need To Prove I Was Harmed?
No. If you received a data breach notification letter from Legacy Health or were covered by Legacy Health between 2019-2024, you’re likely affected. Simply submit a valid claim form by March 16, 2026.
What If I Never Received A Settlement Notice?
Consumers who believe they may be a Legacy class member but did not receive an enrollment email or who have any outstanding questions should contact the settlement administrator. Call 833-647-9039 for verification.
Is The $15 Payment Automatic?
No. Each settlement class member may submit a claim for a cash payment of $15. You must file a claim to receive the money. However, the Medical Shield Complete benefit was automatically sent to all class members via email.
Can I Opt Out And Sue Legacy Health Separately?
To exclude yourself, send a request for exclusion or written notice of intent to opt out postmarked by March 16, 2026. If you opt out, you keep your right to sue but forfeit settlement benefits.
When Will I Receive My Payment?
Compensation will begin to be distributed to class members only after final approval has been granted and any appeals have been resolved. Expect checks approximately 75 days after the April 16, 2026 hearing, likely early July 2026.
What Is Medical Shield Complete Worth?
The one-year subscription includes credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, $1 million identity theft insurance, and victim assistance services typically valued at $200-300 annually. You must enroll within 60 days of final approval.
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
Disclaimer: This article provides information about the Legacy Health privacy class action settlement based on court filings and settlement administrator documents. It is not legal advice. For case-specific questions, contact the settlement administrator at 833-647-9039.
Next Steps: File your claim at PixelLegacyHealthSettlement.com before March 16, 2026. Locate your unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice.
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