Change Healthcare, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL No. 3108

This multidistrict litigation consolidates for pretrial purposes all federal cases alleging negligence, negligence per se, unjust enrichment, and consumer protection claims stemming from a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare Inc. The actions are brought by patients (the "patient actions") and healthcare providers (the "provider actions").

The defendants in this litigation include Change Healthcare Inc., a health technology company that that offers a variety of tools to help stakeholders in the healthcare system exchange financial and administrative information.

In the federal court system, when multiple cases are pending in several different district courts that involve common questions of fact, the law provides that the Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation ("JPML") can transfer all of the federal cases to one federal judge, if centralization will serve the convenience of the parties and the witnesses and promote the just and efficient conduct of the litigation for pretrial purposes.

On June 7, 2024, the JPML determined that these actions "share common question of fact" arising from the cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The JPML also found that “centralization in the District of Minnesota will serve the convenience of the parties and witnesses and promote the just and efficient conduct of this litigation."

In Re:

Change Healthcare, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation - 24-MD-03108

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MDL Judge(s)

Judge Donovan W. Frank

Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster

Contacts

U.S. District Court Staff

Overall Lead Counsel:

Provider Track Co-Lead Counsel:

Provider Track Plaintiff Steering Committee:

Patient Track Co-Lead Counsel:

Patient Track Plaintiff Steering Committee:

MDL Liaison Counsel:

State Court/MDL Liaison Counsel:

Consensus Group:

Lead Defense Counsel and Liaison Counsel

Calendar

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

2025

Orders

2025 Orders

04/17/2025
ORDER
PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 14 (RE: Modifying Pretrial Order No. 12 and Notice of Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motions) Pretrial Order No. 12 (Doc. No. [314]) is modified. A Motion Hearing is set for 5/8/2025 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7C (STP) before Judge Donovan W. Frank. re: Plaintiffs' motions for preliminary injunction (Doc. No. [276]), declaratory judgment (Doc. No. [289]), and court supervision of communications between Defendants and the putative class (Doc. No. [283]). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 4/17/2025. (See Order for Specific Details and Briefing Deadlines).(las)

04/15/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 13 - RE: Agenda for April 17, 2025 Status Conference. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 4/15/2025.(las)

04/15/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 12 - RE: Stipulation Regarding the Briefing Schedule for Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunction, Declaratory Judgment, and Court Supervision of Communications Between Defendants and the Putative Class. The stipulation regarding the briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' motions for preliminary injunction, declaratory judgment, and court supervision of communications between Defendants and the putative class (Doc. No. [308]) is APPROVED. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 4/15/2025. (See Order for Specifics)(las)

04/14/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER No. 11 Regarding Lift of The Discovery Stay for the Limited Purpose of Plaintiffs Serving Discovery Related to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. (Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 4/14/2025. (MEH)

03/26/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER No. 10 re Protective Order and Qualified HIPPA Protective Order: See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 3/26/2025. (DCC)

03/21/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER No. 9 re: Stipulation Regarding Separate Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. The stipulation regarding separate motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction (Doc. No. [246]) is APPROVED. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 3/21/2025. (See Order for Further Specifics)(las)

03/18/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 8 re Request for ESI Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 3/18/2025. (DCC)

03/18/2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 3/18/2025: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.

Court Reporter: Erin Drost
Digital Recording
Minneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom Video Conference
Time: 9:59 AM - 11:17 AM
Total Time: 1 Hour 18 Minutes

APPEARANCES:
For Plaintiffs: Daniel E. Gustafson
For Defendants: Allison M. Holt-Ryan

PROCEEDINGS:
The parties presented oral argument regarding the parties' Joint Statement Regarding the Proposed Electronically Stored Information Protocol, Protective Order, Coordination Order, and Discovery ("Joint Statement") (ECF No. [234]).

For the reasons stated on the record, the Court ordered that the Joint Statement be GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. See attached document for details.

Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. (DCC)

03/12/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER No. 7 re: Coordination Order. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 3/12/2025.(las)

03/07/2025
ORDER
ORDER as to David Angel Sifuentes, III re: The application to proceed in forma pauperis of Plaintiff David Angel Sifuentes, III (Doc. No. [2]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 3/7/2025. (Assoc Cases: 24-MD-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-CV-4464 DWF/DJF) (las)

03/07/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE BY M.A.D. BILLING, INC. ONLY, AS TO HEALTHFIRST, INC. ONLY re: Plaintiff M.A.D. Billing, Inc.'s Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice as to Defendant Healthfirst, Inc. ONLY filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [228]); Civil No. 24-3813 (DWF/DJF) (Doc. No. [90]). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 3/6/2025. (Assoc Cases MDL-24-3108 DWF/DJF and CV 24-3813) (las)

03/06/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE as to Gabriel Pethick re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [227]); Civil No. 25-481 (DWF/DJF) (Doc. No. [36])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 3/6/2025. (Assoc. Cases MDL 24-3108 DWF/DJF and CV 25-481 DWF/DJF) (las)

02/28/2025
TEXT ONLY NOTICE: ORDER: The parties' stipulation to extend the deadlines for submission of their positions regarding a protective order, ESI protocol, and Early Discovery to March 11, 2025 without responsive briefing [221] is APPROVED. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 2/28/2025. (DCC)

03/03/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Bay Area Therapy Group, a Marriage and Family Counseling Corp. re Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [223]); Civil No. 24-2354 (DWF/DJF) (Doc. No. [25])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 3/3/2025. (Assoc Cases: MDL 24-3108 DWF/DJF and CV 24-2354 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/19/2025
TEXT ONLY NOTICE: ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: In light of Defendants' anticipated Motion to Dismiss, the Court finds there is good cause to delay the entry of a pretrial scheduling order. The Court will schedule a pretrial conference and file a scheduling order, if needed, promptly after a decision is issued on the anticipated Motion to Dismiss. The Court will file an order addressing the timing and nature of any Early Discovery in response to the parties' stipulated or contested motions concerning such discovery (see ECF No. 193). Except as otherwise ordered in response to such motions, the stay of discovery in this action (see ECF No. [54] at 3) is continued pending resolution of the anticipated Motion to Dismiss. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 2/19/2025.(LNP)

02/19/2025
TEXT ONLY NOTICE: ORDER in Response to E-mail: Based on the parties' email communications with the Court, the Court directs the parties to file their motion for a proposed protective order and motion for an ESI order, attaching their proposals and identifying any issues on which they continue to disagree, on or before February 28, 2025. Word versions of the proposed orders incorporating any edits to the versions submitted February 18, 2025 must be emailed to Judge Foster's Chambers at foster_chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 2/19/2025.(LNP)

02/11/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Luxe Dental Spa, LLC re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [209]); Civil No. 24-2360 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [19])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/11/2025. (Assoc. Cases: 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2360 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/07/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Through the Forest Counseling, Inc. re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [200]); Civil No. 24-2374 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [26])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/7/2025. (Assoc. Cases: 24-md-3108 MJD/DJF and 24-cv-2374 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/05/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL as to Raincross Family Counseling, Inc. re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, as to Raincross Family Counseling, Inc., ONLY (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [190]); Civil No. 24-2384 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [20])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/5/2025. (Assoc. Cases: 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2384 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/05/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Renewed Hope Clinical Services re: Renewed Hope Clinical Services, LLC ONLY (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [189]); Civil No. 24-2384 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [19])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/5/2025. (Assoc. Cases: 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2384 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/05/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Citrus City Family Counseling, Inc. re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [188]); Civil No. 24-2382 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [22])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/5/2025. (Assoc. Cases. 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2382 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/05/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Robert Reese re Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [187]); Civil No. 24-2190 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [30])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/5/2025. (Assoc. Cases 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2190 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/05/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to James Weller re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [186]); Civil No. 24-2380 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [21])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/5/2025. (Assoc Cases: 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2380 DWF/DJF)(las)

02/04/2025
ORDER
ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND, SET MOTION TO DISMISS BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND PAGE LIMITS - The parties' Joint Motion Regarding Extending Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond, Set Motion to Dismiss Briefing Schedule and Page Limits (Doc.No. [184]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/4/2025. (See Order for Specifics)(las)

02/04/2025
MINUTES
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Donovan W. Frank and Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 2/4/2025 - Third Status Conference. Agenda items [180] reviewed as indicated on the record in open Court. Next Status Conference set for 4/17/2025 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7C (STP) before Judge Donovan W. Frank and Magistrate Judge Dulce Foster. Order/Notice to be issued. View Attorney Appearances. (las)

02/04/2025
TEXT ONLY NOTICE: ORDER: The Court orders the parties to serve requests for any discovery to be conducted before Defendants' anticipated motion to dismiss is resolved ("Early Discovery") and then meet and confer regarding an Early Discovery plan. During the meet and confer, the parties must work together in good faith to reach agreement and must be prepared to narrow, modify or stay discovery requests and modify discovery response timelines to facilitate agreement on a plan. The parties shall then submit a joint status report updating the Court regarding any agreements or remaining disputes by February 18, 2025. If the parties seek judicial resolution regarding whether to stay or allow disputed categories of Early Discovery, they must file their motions and contact Judge Foster's Chambers for a hearing date on or before February 27, 2025. Responses to any motions will be due on or before March 6, 2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 2/4/2025. (DCC)

01/31/2025
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 6 - Agenda for February 4, 2025, 9:30 a.m. Status Conference. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 1/31/2025.(las)

01/17/2025
TEXT ONLY NOTICE: Plaintiffs' consolidated complaints were filed and have been assigned the following case numbers: Providers' Consolidated Complaint see Total Care Dental and Orthodontics et al v. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated et al. 0:25-cv-00179 (DWF/DJF). Patients' Consolidated Complaint see Christenson et al. v. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated et al. 0:25-cv-00183 (DWF/DJF).

01/15/2025
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS TO BRITTANY MEADOWS ONLY - re: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action as to Brittany Meadows ONLY, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [146]); Civil No. 24-2376 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [27])). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 1/15/2025. (Assoc. Cases: 24-md-3108 DWF/DJF and 24-cv-2376 DWF/DJF). (las)

2024 Orders

12/16/2024
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donovan W. Frank and Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 12/16/2024 - Second Status Conference. Agenda items reviewed as indicated on the record in open Court, see Docket Entry No. [110] Agenda and Joint Status Report [132]. Next Status Conference 02/04/2025 at 9:30 a.m. Order/Notice to be issued. Attorney appearances listed here. (Court Reporter: Lynne Krenz) (las)

12/16/2024
TEXT ONLY ORDER/NOTICE as to All Actions. The previously scheduled status conference for January 16, 2025, has been rescheduled and will now be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Donovan w. Frank and Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Pursuant to MDL Pretrial Order No. 3 (Doc. No. [83]), the consolidated Complaints are due by January 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 12/16/2024. (las)

11/25/2024
ORDER
PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 5 (Common Benefit Time & Expense Reporting Protocol) - GRANTING Plaintiffs' Motion (Doc. No. [101]) Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 11/25/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (las)

11/13/2024
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER 4 re: Agenda for December 4, 2024 Status Conference. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 11/13/2024.(las)

11/12/2024
TEXT ONLY NOTICE: ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT: The Court directs Overall Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs, Daniel E. Gustafson, and Lead Defense Counsel, Allison Holt Ryan, to contact Judge Foster's Chambers to schedule separate, in-person ex parte meetings with Judge Foster to discuss the parties' views on settlement, including: the most effective structure for settlement discussions (e.g., which cases should be grouped together for settlement purposes); the optimum timing of formal settlement discussions for each subgroup, including the nature of any discovery or motion practice necessary to optimize the potential for case resolution; whether Court-directed settlement or private mediation is preferred; and any other issues the parties deem relevant to settlement. Each meeting will be confidential and will take place in Judge Foster's Chambers 8E (MPLS) off the record. Before the meetings take place, Lead Counsel for each side must meet and confer with their constituents and with each other to discuss these issues and be prepared to report that information to the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 11/12/2024.(LNP).

10/02/2024
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 3 (ORDER DESIGNATING MAJORITY PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL'S REQUEST TO APPOINT INTERIM CO-LEAD CLASS COUNSEL, PLAINTIFFS' STEERING COMMITTEE AND DESIGNATING DEFENDANTS' LEAD COUNSEL AND LIAISON COUNSEL). Plaintiffs shall file their Consolidated Complaint(s) on or before January 15, 2025. The next status conference scheduled for November 21, 2024 is rescheduled to December 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Donovan W. Frank. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 10/2/2024. (See for for further Specifics)(las)

09/17/2024
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donovan W. Frank & Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 9/17/2024: First Status Conference. Agenda (re: [69] MDL PRETRIAL ORDER 2) reviewed as indicated on the record in open Court. By the close-of-business on September 24, 2024, the Plaintiffs will provide the Court with an updated leadership plan for the Court's consideration. The next status conference will be held on a date and time be determined. Following submission(s), written Order to be issued. Attorney Appearances listed here. (Court Reporter: Lynne Krenz) (las)

09/13/2024
TEXT ONLY NOTICE of Resetting of Hearing Location re: [54] MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 1.

The First Status Conference set for 9/17/2024 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 7C (STP) before Judge Donovan W. Frank. *** Please note change in courtroom and courtroom 7C is on the 7th Floor, Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse, St. Paul, Minnesota.

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09/13/2024
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER 2 re: Agenda for September 17, 2024 Status Conference. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 9/13/2024.(las)

08/14/2024
ORDER
MDL PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 1 (Establishing Preliminary Procedures and Appointing Temporary Interim Counsel). The First Status Conference set for 9/17/2024 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 3C (STP) before Judge Donovan W. Frank. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 8/14/2024. (See Order for Further Specifics)(las)

07/31/2024
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS TO: TWIN CITIES COUNSELING LLC ONLY. RE: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [49] ); Civil No. 24-1254 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. 16 ). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 7/31/2024. (Assoc Cases: 24-md-3108 DWF/JFD and ONLY 24-cv-1254 (DWF/JFD)(las)

07/31/2024
ORDER
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS TO: BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND COUNSELING RE: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice filed in this action, (MDL No. 24-3108 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [50]); Civil No. 24-1558 (DWF/DJF), (Doc. No. [11]). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 7/31/2024. (Assoc. Cases 24-md-2441 DWF/DJF and ONLY 24-CV-1558 DWF/DJF(las)

06/20/2024
ORDER
MDL ORDER re: Deadlines. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 6/20/2024. (las)

United States District Court

District of Minnesota

Honorable Patrick J. Schiltz, Chief Judge | Kate M. Fogarty, Clerk of Court

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