Jones v. Sharp HealthCare
- What is this lawsuit about?
- Why is there a settlement?
- Who are the Defendants?
- How do I know if I am part of the settlement?
- What can I get from the settlement?
- Do I have a lawyer in this settlement?
- How do I get more information?
- When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the settlement?
- Do I have to come to the hearing?
- Can I speak at the hearing?
- How can I file a claim?
- What constitutes a Valid Claim?
- The Class Member is deceased, Can I file a claim?
- How do I get out of the settlement?
- How do I tell the Court if I don’t like the settlement?
- What’s the difference between objecting and excluding?
- What happens if I do nothing?
- What are the tax implications?
- How was my award calculated?
- What is this lawsuit about?
Between July 13, 2012, and June 30, 2013, Defendants installed and operated one hidden camera in each of the three operating rooms of the Women’s Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital as part of a drug diversion investigation. Plaintiff alleges that the installation and use of these cameras invaded the privacy of persons who underwent a medical procedure in these operating rooms during that time frame.
Top - Why is there a settlement?
The Parties agreed to the Settlement after mediation sessions with neutral, third-party mediators. The Action settled because the Parties believe that the amount of the Settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable considering the strengths and weaknesses of the claims and other factors, present and potential, in this Litigation.
Top - Who are the Defendants?
Defendants are Sharp Healthcare and Grossmont Hospital Corporation dba Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
Top - How do I know if I am part of the settlement?
Defendants’ records show that you were a patient who had a medical procedure in an operating room at the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Women’s Center between July 13, 2012, and June 30, 2013.
Top - What can I get from the settlement?
Participating Class Members will be paid their share of the Class Member Payout Fund, which will be calculated by dividing the Class Member Payout Fund by the number of Participating Class Members who submit a Claim Form. The estimated minimum amount is approximately $4,100 but could be significantly higher depending on the number of valid Claims.
Top - Do I have a lawyer in this settlement?
Yes:
TopJames R. Patterson
Jennifer M. French
PATTERSON LAW GROUP, APC
1350 Columbia Street, Suite 603
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 756-6990
Facsimile: (619) 756-6991
Duane A. Admire
ADMIRE & ASSOCIATES
12880 Carmel Country Road, Suite D110
San Diego, CA 92130
Telephone: (619) 319-6658
- How do I get more information?
The Notice provides a summary of the basic terms of the Settlement. For the precise terms and conditions of the Settlement, you should consult the Class Action Settlement Agreement, which is on file with the Clerk of the Court and available on the Case Documents page. Additionally, the pleadings and other records in this Litigation may be examined at any time during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the California Superior Court for the County of San Diego.
If you have any questions, you may also contact Class Counsel.
Top - When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the settlement?
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing in Department C-65 of the California Superior Court for the County of San Diego, located at 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, on September 29, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
The hearing may be continued without further notice, but any changed date will be posted on this.
It is not necessary for you to appear at this hearing, but you may do so at your own expense.
Top - Do I have to come to the hearing?
You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing, although any Settlement Class Member is welcome to attend the hearing.
Top - Can I speak at the hearing?
The purpose of the hearing is for the Court to determine whether to grant final approval to the Settlement. If there are objections, the Court will consider them. The Court will listen to people who have made a timely written request to speak at the hearing. This hearing may be rescheduled by the Court without further notice to you.
Top - How can I file a claim?
Your claim form just be submitted no later than August 3, 2023 by one of the following methods:
MAILED TO:
Jones v. Sharp Healthcare Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132
Los Angeles, CA 90030-98612.
EMAILED TO: jonesvsharphealthcare@kccllc.
FILE ON-LINE AT: [email protected]
Top - What constitutes a Valid Claim?
The Claim Form must be completed in its entirety.
Top - The Class Member is deceased, Can I file a claim?
Yes. Please provide a copy of the death certificate. If you need to have the payment made in your name, you must email jonesvsharphealthcare@kccllc to request the change. You will be asked to sign a Small Estate Affidavit and to submit proof that you are the legal heir/Trustee.
Top - How do I get out of the settlement?
If you do not wish to participate in the Settlement, you may exclude yourself by submitting a written request for exclusion to the Settlement Administrator no later than August 3, 2023. Class Members who wish to exercise this option must send the Settlement Administrator a signed Opt-Out containing the Class Member’s name, address, and date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) and stating as follows: “I wish to be excluded from the Jones v. Sharp Healthcare et al. Class Action Settlement.” The Opt-Out must be postmarked on or before August 3, 2023 and mailed to:
Jones v. Sharp Healthcare Settlement Administrator
PO Box 301132
Los Angeles CA, 90030-9861
Top - How do I tell the Court if I don’t like the settlement?
To object, you may submit a valid and timely written objection to the Settlement Administrator, postmarked no later than August 3, 2023. You (or your attorney if you are represented by counsel) must sign and date the written objection and state: (1) the Class Member’s full name, (2) the Litigation case name and number, and (3) the basis for the objection. If the Court rejects your objection, you will be bound by the terms of the Settlement. If you decide not to submit a written objection, you may still present an oral objection at the Final Approval Hearing. You do not have to attend the Final Approval Hearing, but you may do so at your own expense. If you send an Objection, you do not have to come to Court to talk about it.
Top - What’s the difference between objecting and excluding?
Objecting is simply telling the Court that you do not like something about the Settlement. You can object only if you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement. Excluding yourself from the Settlement (“opting-out”) is telling the Court that you do not want to be part of the Settlement. If you exclude yourself, you have no basis to object because the case no longer affects you.
Top - What happens if I do nothing?
You receive no payment under the Settlement and give up all rights that you may have against Defendants.
Top - What are the tax implications?
You are responsible for any taxes owed on your settlement payment. You may want to discuss with your tax advisor.
Top - How was my award calculated?
Participating Class Members will be paid their share of the Class Member Payout Fund, which will be calculated by dividing the Class Member Payout Fund by the number of Participating Class Members who submit a timely and complete Claim Form. The estimated minimum amount is approximately $4,100 but could be significantly higher depending on the number of valid Claims. Settlement
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