The proposed settlement covers U.S. residents whose information was shared through tracking tools on Wellstar's website and patient portal between February 19, 2020 and July 22, 2026. Members can claim a pro rata cash payment from a $4,250,000 fund by November 10, 2026. The court has not yet approved the settlement.

Benefit Summary
Settlement Class Members: People 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 website and patient portal. Excluded are the presiding judge, the judge’s staff and immediate family; certain Wellstar-related officers, directors, entities, and related persons; people who validly opt out; legal representatives, successors, or assigns of excluded people; and Class Counsel.
Eligible Settlement Class Members who submit a timely valid Claim may receive a pro rata cash payment from the Settlement Fund. The payment amount is determined after the stated fund deductions.
The Settlement Fund will be reduced by notice and settlement administration costs and any Court-approved service awards, attorneys’ fees, and expenses. Any residual Net Settlement Fund after cash-payment distribution is to be issued to Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, subject to Court approval.
Available Awards
Pro rata cash payment
Who Is Included
U.S. residents whose information was disclosed to a third party between February 19, 2020, and July 22, 2026, through Tracking Technologies on Wellstar’s website and patient portal, subject to the listed exclusions.
- Proof required: Signed certification and claimant information; the official form allows verification and requests for additional information. No specific receipt or medical-record attachment is listed.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online or mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-11-10
- Instructions: Submit the signed form online or by mail postmarked by November 10, 2026. Online filing requires Unique ID and PIN; the paper form asks for the ID if known. Keep your online confirmation.
Questions & Answers
Who is included in the Settlement Class?
This settlement is for a defined group of people. The notice does not say that everyone who used Wellstar’s website or portal is automatically included; it uses the disclosure of information through the tracking technologies as part of the definition.
- You must live in the United States.
- Your information must have been disclosed to a third party through tracking technology on Wellstar’s website or patient portal between February 19, 2020, and July 22, 2026.
- The class does not include the presiding judge, court staff and the judge’s immediate family; certain Wellstar-related officers, directors, entities, and related people; Class Counsel; or people who properly opt out.
What payment does the settlement offer?
The notice describes one cash benefit, not separate payment categories. It does not promise a particular payment amount.
- The settlement fund is $4,250,000.
- Eligible class members must submit a timely claim that is considered valid.
- Payments are pro rata, meaning the available net fund is divided among valid claimants. The notice does not state a dollar amount for any individual payment.
- Notice and administration costs, plus any court-approved attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards, are taken from the fund before payments are calculated.
How do I submit a claim, and does the notice say what proof I need?
Submitting a claim is required for a cash payment. Simply remaining in the class does not result in a payment.
The official claim portal requests Unique ID and PIN; contact [email protected] if your notice is missing. The printable form asks for contact details, a Unique ID if known, payment selection and a signed certification. It does not list a specific mandatory receipt or medical-record attachment, but claims can be audited and the administrator may require more information. Checks are the default; the form offers PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or ACH as alternatives. Submit only one payment selection. Official sources checked September 9, 2026: https://claim.wellstardataprivacysettlement.com/login and https://cdn.epiqglobal.com/ab/83/ba6ada0d4cea9b71a5551fcdd4b2/an030-claim-form-web.pdf.
- Submit a Claim Form online by November 10, 2026, or mail it with a postmark no later than November 10, 2026.
- The mail claim address is: Wellstar Pixel Settlement, Settlement Administrator, PO Box 2197, Portland, OR 97208-2197.
- A Claim Form is available online, by calling 1-877-417-7863, or by writing to the claim mailing address.
- The notice says a claim must be valid, but it does not state in the notice what documents or information the form requires. Review the Claim Form for those details.
What happens if I opt out, and how do I do it?
Opting out means leaving the settlement. If you opt out, you will not receive a settlement payment and cannot object, but the settlement and its judgments will not bind you. The notice says this preserves your right to be part of another lawsuit involving the claims covered by the settlement.
- Mail a written opt-out request postmarked by October 26, 2026.
- Include your name, address, telephone number, personal signature, and a statement that you want to opt out of this settlement class.
- Mail it to: Wellstar Pixel Settlement, Opt-Out, PO Box 2197, Portland, OR 97208-2197.
- You cannot opt out by phone or email. The notice also says mass opt-outs submitted by a third party for multiple class members are not allowed.
How can I object to the settlement?
An objection tells the Court what you disagree with about the settlement. It is different from opting out: a class member who objects remains in the class and may still submit a claim.
See notice question 18 on pages 5–6 for the full checklist and all recipient addresses; the Court receipt deadline and the mailing postmark deadline are separate requirements.
- Do not opt out if you want to object.
- File a written objection with the Court so it is received by October 26, 2026.
- Also mail the objection to Class Counsel, Wellstar’s counsel, and the Settlement Administrator with a postmark by October 26, 2026.
- Your objection needs the information listed in the notice, including your contact details, why you believe you are a class member, your reasons for objecting, required information about prior class-action settlement objections, whether you plan to attend the hearing, and your personal signature.
What happens if I do nothing?
Doing nothing is not the same as opting out. It keeps you in the settlement but does not create a payment automatically.
- You will remain in the Settlement Class and be bound by the Court’s orders and judgments if the settlement is approved and becomes final.
- You will not receive a cash payment unless you submit a claim.
- Staying in the class means giving up the right to continue or join another lawsuit against the released parties over the legal claims covered by this settlement, if the settlement becomes final.
When is the Court hearing, and when might payments be sent?
You do not have to attend the hearing. The notice says payment timing may take time after approval.
- The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
- It is scheduled at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 2211 United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Dr, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
- The Court will consider settlement approval, attorneys’ fees and costs, service awards, and objections. The hearing date, time, format, or location may change.
- Payments are to be provided only after Court approval, so the notice does not give a payment date.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-10-26
- Objection deadline: 2026-10-26
- Final approval hearing: December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET
- Hearing location: Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 2211 United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Dr, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $4,250,000
- Case name: Doe v. Wellstar Health System, Inc.
- Case number: 1:24-cv-01748
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Administrator: Wellstar Pixel Settlement Settlement Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.WellstarDataPrivacySettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits