Bellingham Healthcare Providers Propose $3.3M Settlement in 2025 Ransomware Breach
A proposed class action settlement has been reached between Mt. Baker Imaging, LLC and Northwest Radiologists, Inc., P.S. and plaintiffs following a ransomware attack that exposed the sensitive data of approximately 340,000 individuals. The breach occurred between January 20 and 25, 2025, compromising personal and medical information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, health insurance details, and treatment records.
Four lawsuits were filed in Whatcom County Superior Court after the incident, later consolidated in May 2025 and amended into a single complaint in June 2025. The plaintiffs alleged negligence, breach of implied contract, and violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Under the proposed settlement, a $3.3 million non-reversionary fund will be established to cover:
- Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses (up to $5,000 per person)
- Two years of Medical Shield Complete, a credit and medical monitoring service
- Pro rata cash payments from any remaining balance
Additionally, the defendants have agreed to invest over $500,000 in cybersecurity upgrades. A preliminary approval hearing is scheduled for April 17, 2026, after which affected individuals will have 90 days to submit claims, object, or opt out of the settlement.
MT. BAKER IMAGING, LLC cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/mt.-baker-imaging-llc
Northwest Radiology Network cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/northwest-radiology-network
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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "1/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '340,000 individuals',
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'description': 'A proposed class action settlement has been reached between '
'Mt. Baker Imaging, LLC and Northwest Radiologists, Inc., P.S. '
'and plaintiffs following a ransomware attack that exposed the '
'sensitive data of approximately 340,000 individuals. The '
'breach compromised personal and medical information, '
'including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, '
'addresses, health insurance details, and treatment records.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Personal and medical information, including '
'names, Social Security numbers, dates of '
'birth, addresses, health insurance details, '
'and treatment records',
'financial_loss': '$3,300,000 settlement fund + $500,000 in '
'cybersecurity upgrades',
'identity_theft_risk': 'High (exposure of Social Security numbers '
'and other PII)',
'legal_liabilities': 'Violations of the Washington Consumer '
'Protection Act, negligence, breach of '
'implied contract'},
'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': 'Cybersecurity upgrades '
'($500,000 investment)'},
'references': [{'source': 'Class action settlement announcement'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'legal_actions': ['Class action lawsuits '
'(consolidated in May 2025)'],
'regulations_violated': ['Washington Consumer '
'Protection Act']},
'response': {'remediation_measures': 'Cybersecurity upgrades ($500,000 '
'investment)'},
'title': 'Bellingham Healthcare Providers Propose $3.3M Settlement in 2025 '
'Ransomware Breach',
'type': 'ransomware'}