MarinHealth $3 Million Website Privacy Class Action Settlement
By William C. Gendron, Editor in Chief
Published: June 30, 2025 | Updated: July 1, 2025
Overview
If you visited a MarinHealth Medical Center website between August 1, 2019, and May 27, 2025, you may be eligible to receive a cash payment ranging from $78 to $261 as part of a class action settlement.
The lawsuit alleges that MarinHealth improperly disclosed users’ personal and health-related information to third parties, such as Facebook and Google, through the use of Meta Pixel tracking technology. MarinHealth has denied the allegations but agreed to a $3 million settlement to resolve the case.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be part of the settlement if:
- You are a MarinHealth patient, a California resident, or a member of the public who visited any MarinHealth Medical Center website during the class period from August 1, 2019, to May 27, 2025.
- You have been identified as a class member based on records maintained by the settlement administrator.
Settlement Payments
- Cash Compensation: Each approved claimant will receive a pro rata payment estimated to be between $78 and $161.
- The final payment amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted.
- If fewer claims are filed, individual payouts may increase—up to a maximum of $261.
How to File a Claim
To receive payment, you must submit a claim form by the September 24, 2025 deadline. You can file your claim in one of the following ways:
- Online with Claim ID and PIN (if received in a mailed or emailed notice).
- Online without Claim ID by selecting the “no claim number” option.
- Download and print a claim form using your Claim ID and mail it in.
- Download and print a blank claim form (if you don’t have a Claim ID) and mail it in.
Mailing Address for Paper Claims:
MA9 Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301134
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134
Proof Requirements
- No supporting documentation is required when submitting your claim.
- The settlement administrator may contact you for more information during the claim review process.
Payment Options
- Digital Payment (for online submissions only):
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Paper Check: Mailed to the address you provide on the claim form.
Settlement Fund Allocation
The total settlement fund of $3,000,000 will cover:
- Settlement administration and notice costs (amount to be determined)
- Attorneys’ fees (up to $1,000,000)
- Attorneys’ costs (not to exceed $50,000)
- Service awards to class representatives ($2,000 each, totaling $6,000)
- Remaining funds distributed to eligible claimants
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out deadline: August 25, 2025
- Claim filing deadline: September 24, 2025
- Final approval hearing: October 20, 2025
When Will Payments Be Made?
Payments will be distributed approximately 65 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement or once the claims are fully processed, whichever occurs later.
Why Was This Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit claimed that MarinHealth Medical Center disclosed website users’ personal and/or health information to third parties—specifically Facebook and Google—through the use of Meta Pixel technology, without proper consent. Plaintiffs argued this practice violated privacy rights.
While denying any wrongdoing, MarinHealth has agreed to:
- Remove Meta Pixel technology from its websites
- Refrain from reinstalling such tools without first notifying and obtaining consent from users
Sources
Settlement Status: Open for Claims
Estimated Award: $78–$261
Claim Deadline: September 24, 2025
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
