UR proposes settlement in class action lawsuit over health info
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The University of Rochester is proposing a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding its website and MyChart.
The university's settlement administrator sent an email out saying anyone who used URMC's MyChart Patient Portal between January 11, 2021 through January 11, 2023 may submit a claim. This also applies to those who filled out a form on URMC's website between January 2018 through June 12, 2023.
According to the URMC Settlement website, the settlement is still pending approval.
According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs used the university's website to make appointments with and speak with healthcare providers. It was alleged that UR used two web tracking products, one of which is connected to Facebook, to transmit their personally identifiable information and private health information to Facebook.
The lawsuit says that UR filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. The motion was partially granted, but the court ruled that it was plausible for UR to have allegedly violated the Wiretap Act.
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URMC states that they deny all of the claims and contentions, especially denying that they used tracking technology in the patient portal or medical system. They added that they settled to avoid the risk of continuing the litigation.
Those who wish to file a claim, opt out of, or object to the settlement may do so by clicking here. The deadline to do these is July 21, 2025.
News 8 has reached out to the University of Rochester for comment. They said they will release a statement shortly.
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