Liberty Hospital experienced a data breach on December 19, 2023, when an unauthorized threat actor accessed its computer network, exposing sensitive patient information. The compromised data included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical records (diagnoses, treatment details), Social Security numbers, health insurance information, email addresses, and telephone numbers. The breach led to a $1.5 million class-action settlement, offering affected individuals up to $500 for documented losses (e.g., identity theft, credit monitoring, fraud-related expenses) or an estimated $150 cash payment (pro rata adjusted). The incident highlights risks to patient privacy, financial fraud, and reputational damage, with potential long-term consequences for trust in the hospital’s data security. The settlement fund covers legal fees, administrative costs, and compensation for victims, with payouts distributed via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, prepaid cards, or checks. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity, particularly in safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).