Memorial Health has agreed to pay $10 million to end a class action lawsuit claiming it breached an agreement to provide certain severance payments to physicians and cardiologists in its employment.
The lawsuit alleged Memorial Health breached certain employment contracts when it sold its assets to Savannah Health Services LLC, a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare (HCA) in 2018.
Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged Memorial Health breached an employment agreement to provide certain severance/notice payments to physicians at Memorial. The lawsuit sought to recover those severance/notice payments on behalf of the employed physicians.
Since becoming part of HCA Healthcare in 2018, Memorial Health has continued to provide healthcare to more than 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.
Memorial Health has agreed to pay $10 million dollars to settle the lawsuit, which will be paid into the settlement fund and then distributed to each eligible class member based on his or her share of the funds in accordance with a distribution plan.
Memorial Health Employment Contract Breach Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- The settlement benefits dozens of physicians who were employed by MPPG Inc., Memorial Cardiovascular Consultants and Memorial Savannah Cardiology Inc. prior to 2018, plus a subclass of cardiologists. Those who are included in the settlement will have received a notice.
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Claim Form Deadline: 09/28/2023 (Objection Deadline)
- Case Name & Number:
- Nicole M. Cohen MD, et al. v. SMHA Healthcare Inc. F/K/A Memorial Health Inc., et al., Case No. STCV1801613, in the State Court of Chatham County for the State of Georgia
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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