Important Dates and Deadlines
Smith, et al. v. Loyola University Medical Center
Important Dates and Deadlines
Claim Filing Deadline
- To receive a cash payment from the Settlement, you must submit or postmark a valid Claim Form by August 5, 2025. This is necessary to claim your portion of the Settlement Fund. You can file your claim online or by mail as described in this Notice.
Exclude yourself or "Opt out" from the Settlement
If you wish to retain your right to pursue a separate lawsuit against Loyola University Medical Center for the same claims, you must exclude yourself from the Settlement by submitting or postmarking your opt-out request by August 5, 2025.
Object to the proposed Settlement
If you do not agree with the Settlement or any part of it, you may object in writing and/or request to speak at the Final Approval Hearing scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Your objection must be submitted or postmarked no later than August 5, 2025.
Final Approval Hearing
Do Nothing
If you do nothing, you will not receive any cash payment from the Settlement. However, you will still be legally bound by the terms of the Settlement and will give up your right to sue Loyola University Medical Center separately over the same issues.