Wellstar MyChart Class Action Lawsuit: $4.25 Million Settlement, Claims Open Until November 10, 2026
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The Wellstar MyChart class action lawsuit is Doe v. Wellstar Health System, Inc., a federal case in Atlanta over Meta and Google tracking tools on wellstar.org and the Wellstar MyChart patient portal. It has settled for $4,250,000, and as of October 5, 2026 the claim window is open: file by November 10, 2026, online or postmarked. Some websites say the claim deadline already passed. The court-approved notice says otherwise. Payment comes only after final approval.
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What the Lawsuit Says Happened
The lawsuit alleges that Wellstar Health System, Georgia’s hospital network, installed tracking pixels, cookies and similar tools on its public website and its patient portal, and that these sent patients’ personally identifiable and protected health information to third parties — including Meta and Google — without consent. Per ClassAction.org’s summary of the complaint, the tools named are Google Analytics, the Meta Pixel and Google Tag Manager.
The amended complaint pleaded invasion of privacy, breach of confidence, negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and violation of the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Wellstar denies the allegations, and the court has not decided who is right. This is not a hacking case: nobody broke in. The claim is that the website itself passed data along.
Case Details
Doe v. Wellstar Health System, Inc., No. 1:24-cv-01748, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, before Judge J.P. Boulee. A plaintiff using the name Jane Doe filed it on April 23, 2024; an amended complaint added three more Doe plaintiffs on August 2, 2024. On August 21, 2025 the court granted Wellstar’s motion to dismiss in part and denied it in part: the unjust enrichment and federal wiretap (ECPA) claims went forward. The parties then exchanged discovery, and the settlement agreement was filed on July 22, 2026. Judge Boulee granted preliminary approval on July 28, 2026. Epic Systems, which makes the MyChart software, is not a defendant. This is the only Wellstar MyChart class action we found.
Status: Settled, Claims Open, Final Approval Pending
Why this is in the news: a widely indexed guide titled “Wellstar MyChart Settlement ($4.25M): Status & Claim Info” says claims “closed on February 20, 2026,” names a different website, and describes a $75 flat payment. None of that matches the court-approved notice. If you believed the window had closed, it had not. Our news report on the Wellstar settlement walks through the filing steps in more detail.
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Who Is in the Settlement Class
The class is “all persons residing in the United States whose information was disclosed to a third party between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026 through Tracking Technologies on Wellstar’s Web Properties” — meaning wellstar.org and the Wellstar MyChart portal. The parties estimate about 870,000 people. Judges and their staff, Wellstar’s officers and directors, and class counsel are excluded.
The practical test is your inbox. Under the settlement agreement, the main notice goes by email to the address you used on Wellstar’s web properties; people without a usable email address get a letter. The notice carries a Unique ID and PIN for the online claim form. A paper claim form is also available from the official site. If you used Wellstar’s website or MyChart in that period and got nothing, contact the administrator at 1-877-417-7863 or write to Wellstar Pixel Settlement, Settlement Administrator, PO Box 2197, Portland, OR 97208-2197.
How Much the Wellstar Settlement Pays
The documents publish no per-person estimate, because the share depends on how many people file. With about 870,000 class members, the figure is small if many file and larger if few do. Any page promising a specific dollar amount — including a “$75 flat payment” — is not quoting the court-approved notice. Money left over after uncashed checks goes to a court-approved charity; the parties propose Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb. To compare with other hospital pixel cases, see our MyChart settlement tracker.
Wellstar MyChart Case Timeline
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April 23, 2024 — Lawsuit Filed
A plaintiff using the name Jane Doe sues Wellstar in federal court in Atlanta, No. 1:24-cv-01748, over Meta and Google tracking on its website and patient portal.
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August 21, 2025 — Case Survives in Part
Judge Boulee grants Wellstar’s motion to dismiss in part and denies it in part. The unjust enrichment and ECPA wiretap claims proceed; discovery follows.
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July 22, 2026 — Settlement Filed
The parties file a $4,250,000 class settlement covering people whose information was disclosed between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026.
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July 28, 2026 — Preliminary Approval
Judge Boulee preliminarily approves the deal and appoints class counsel. Epiq sends notice, mainly by email.
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October 26, 2026 — Opt-Out and Objection Deadline
Opt-outs must be mailed and postmarked by this date; objections must reach the court by it. Neither can be done by phone or email.
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November 10 and December 1, 2026 — Claims Close, Hearing
Claims are due November 10, 2026. The final approval hearing is December 1, 2026. Payments follow only after the court approves the settlement.
Three Things to Watch For
A real settlement, a confusing name and conflicting information online create specific traps:
“The deadline passed” pages
At least one widely indexed guide says Wellstar claims closed on February 20, 2026 and names a different website. The court-approved notice sets November 10, 2026. Check dates only at WellstarDataPrivacySettlement.com or by calling 1-877-417-7863.
Look-alike Wellstar settlement domains
The only website named in the court notice is WellstarDataPrivacySettlement.com. A site with “mychart” in its address, or one asking for your Social Security number, card number or a fee, is not the claim form. Type the address yourself instead of clicking a link.
“Guaranteed” payout amounts
This settlement pays equal shares of what remains after costs and fees, divided among people who file. No one can promise $75, $500 or any other figure. A caller or ad quoting a fixed amount, or offering to file for a cut, is not from the administrator.
Wellstar MyChart Class Action — Questions People Actually Ask
Is the Wellstar MyChart class action lawsuit real?
Yes. It is Doe v. Wellstar Health System, Inc., No. 1:24-cv-01748, in the Northern District of Georgia. It settled for $4,250,000, and the court granted preliminary approval on July 28, 2026. The court-approved site is WellstarDataPrivacySettlement.com.
Is the Wellstar settlement email legitimate?
Email is the main way notice is sent: the settlement agreement directs notice to the email address you used on Wellstar’s website or MyChart. To be safe, do not click the link. Type WellstarDataPrivacySettlement.com into your browser and enter the Unique ID and PIN from the email there.
What is the deadline to file a Wellstar claim?
November 10, 2026, online or by mail postmarked by that date. The deadline to opt out or object is October 26, 2026. Pages saying claims closed on February 20, 2026 do not match the court-approved notice.
How much will I get from the Wellstar settlement?
No fixed amount. After costs, attorneys’ fees of up to one third and service awards, the rest of the $4,250,000 fund is split equally among valid claimants. The share depends on how many of the roughly 870,000 class members file. You can model scenarios with our payout calculator.
When will Wellstar settlement payments be sent?
Only after the court grants final approval. The hearing is set for December 1, 2026. The notice says payments come after approval and that “this may take time”; any appeal would delay them further.
Is Epic or MyChart being sued?
No. The defendant is Wellstar Health System, Inc. Epic Systems makes the MyChart software but is not a party. The claim is about tracking tools on Wellstar’s own website and portal. Other hospitals face separate cases; see our MyChart claim form guide.
I never got a notice. Can I still file?
The online form asks for the Unique ID and PIN from your notice; a printed claim form is also available from the official site. If you used wellstar.org or Wellstar MyChart between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026, contact the administrator at 1-877-417-7863 or PO Box 2197, Portland, OR 97208-2197. The administrator decides whether a claim is valid.
Was this a data breach?
Not in the usual sense. No hacker is alleged. The lawsuit alleges that tracking code on Wellstar’s own pages sent information to Meta and Google. Wellstar denies it. For true breach cases with documented losses, see our data breach settlement calculator; for other open deadlines, see open class action settlements.
Separate from this case: were you injured in the last 2 years?
Class-action payouts are fixed amounts through an administrator. A personal injury claim is a different case — and often worth far more. Free estimate, no obligation.
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