A settlement has been reached with Bell Ambulance, Inc. (“Bell Ambulance” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the targeted cyberattack on Bell Ambulance's computer systems that occurred in February 2025 (the “Data Incident”). Certain files that contained Private Information were accessed. These files may have contained personal information such as full names; Social Security numbers; dates of birth; driver's license numbers; financial information; information regarding medical treatments and diagnoses; medical record numbers; health insurance information; full face photographic images; and other protected health information.
The lawsuit is called Whitaker et al. v. Bell Ambulance, Inc., Case No. 2025CV002444. It is pending in the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (the “Litigation”). Bell Ambulance denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation.
If you received notice, then Bell Ambulance's records indicate that you are a Settlement Class Member and entitled to benefits under the Settlement. You may have received a previous notice directly from Bell Ambulance.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don't act.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits or payments from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. | June 29, 2026 |
Opt-Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt-out of the Settlement and receive no Cash Payment or Credit Monitoring. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | June 15, 2026 |
Object to the Settlement and/or attend a Hearing | If you do not opt-out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don't like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement Class Member benefits. | June 15, 2026 |
Do nothing | Unless you opt-out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits or payments from this Settlement. You will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved and released by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs page.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
4/27/2026
Opt Out Deadline
6/15/2026
Objection Deadline
6/15/2026
Claim Deadline
6/29/2026
Final Approval Hearing
7/14/2026 at 09:00 a.m.