CAMC $40M Hernia Surgery Class Action Settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed August 19, 2026
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Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- You were a patient at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in West Virginia
- You underwent a bariatric (weight loss) surgery at CAMC
- A hiatal hernia repair was performed during the same surgical procedure
- You experienced documented medical complications or harm from the hernia repair (to qualify for higher compensation beyond the base payment)
- The specific date range for eligible surgeries has not been publicly confirmed — check your surgical records or the official settlement notice for exact qualifying dates
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement establishes a $40 million fund to compensate eligible CAMC patients. According to the settlement structure, there is a base payment that qualifying patients may receive automatically, simply by virtue of having had the hiatal hernia repair performed during their bariatric surgery — no proof of injury required for this baseline amount. Patients who can document additional harm, complications, or medical issues resulting from the hernia repair procedure may qualify for a larger payout on top of the base amount. The specific dollar figures for each tier have not been publicly confirmed at this time, so the exact amount any individual will receive depends on the total number of claims filed and the level of documented harm. Check the official settlement administrator's website or your class notice for the most up-to-date payout details.How to File Your Claim
The administrator has not published a claim form for this settlement. The steps below are what filing will involve once one exists.
- Review your medical records to confirm you had a hiatal hernia repair performed during a bariatric surgery at CAMC
- Look for an official class notice mailed to you by the settlement administrator — this will include your unique claim ID and filing instructions
- Visit the official settlement website listed in your class notice to access the claim form
- Complete the claim form with your personal and surgical information
- If you are seeking compensation beyond the base payment, gather supporting medical documentation showing complications or harm related to the hernia repair
- Submit your completed claim form and any supporting documents before the official claim deadline
- Keep a copy of everything you submit for your records
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the CAMC $40M Hernia Surgery Class Action Settlement?
The current deadline to file a claim is Dec 14, 2026. Claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, so allow about a week for delivery if you are not filing online.
How do I file a claim for the CAMC $40M Hernia Surgery Class Action Settlement?
File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.
What is the CAMC hiatal hernia surgery class action settlement about?
The settlement resolves claims that Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) performed hiatal hernia repairs on patients during bariatric surgeries without their full informed consent or sufficient medical justification. CAMC agreed to pay $40 million to compensate affected patients.
Do I need proof of injury to get money from the CAMC settlement?
Not necessarily. The settlement includes a base payment for qualifying patients that appears to be automatic, meaning you may receive some compensation simply for having had the procedure at CAMC. However, if you want to claim additional compensation for documented harm or complications, you will likely need supporting medical records.
How do I know if I'm included in the CAMC hernia surgery settlement?
If you had bariatric surgery at CAMC and a hiatal hernia repair was performed at the same time, you are likely part of the class. The settlement administrator should have mailed a class notice to eligible patients. If you haven't received one but believe you qualify, check with your healthcare provider or review your surgical records.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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