Capital Health to Pay $4.5M in LockBit Breach Settlement

Class Action Stems From 2023 Ransomware Attack Affecting More Than 500,000 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 2, 2026

A mid-Atlantic hospital operator will pay $4.5 million to settle consolidated class action litigation involving a 2023 LockBit ransomware attack affecting more than a 500,000 individuals, including patients and employees.

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Litigation against Capital Health alleged negligence, breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.

Under the settlement, Capital Health denies any wrongdoing, fault or liability related to the allegations, a standard conclusion to lawsuit settlements.

Capital Health's facilities in New Jersey include two hospitals - Capital Health Regional ...