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CAMC Bariatric Surgery Hernia Settlement

Settlement Amount
$40,000,000
Claim Deadline
December 14, 2026
Total Fund
$40,000,000
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CAMC Bariatric Surgery Hernia Settlement is a $40,000,000 class action settlement for patients who received a hiatal or paraesophageal hernia repair performed by Dr. Robert B. Shin or Dr. Samuel Rossi during bariatric surgery at a Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) facility between April 5, 2015 and April 4, 2025. Eligible class members receive a guaranteed pro rata share of a $30,000,000 fund with no claim form required. A separate $10,000,000 contingent fund pays class members who experienced complications related to their hernia repair; a claim form is required only for that tier. The claim deadline is December 14, 2026. Contingent-fund claims may be filed at camcbariatricsettlement.com or by mail or email to Rust Consulting.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

A claim form is required only for the contingent-fund tier. Eligible class members who qualify for the guaranteed base payment do not need to submit a claim form.

File your claim through the official settlement website at camcbariatricsettlement.com before December 14, 2026.

File on the official site → camcbariatricsettlement.com

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What Happened?

CAMC Bariatric Surgery Hernia Settlement resolves claims through a $40,000,000 settlement without further litigation. Class members who received notice may be eligible to file.

A guaranteed pro rata share of a $30,000,000 fund for all eligible class members, no claim form required. A separate $10,000,000 contingent fund pays class members who experienced complications related to their hernia repair, with the payment amount based on severity and type of complication as determined by the settlement administrator. A claim form is required only for this contingent-fund tier.

How to File Your Claim

  1. Eligible class members who qualify for the guaranteed base payment do not need to submit a claim form
  2. Class members seeking a payment from the separate contingent fund for hernia-repair complications must file a claim online or submit the printed PDF claim form by mail or email to the settlement administrator, Rust Consulting, before the deadline.
  3. Visit the official claim form: https://www.camcbariatricsettlement.com/

How Much Will I Actually Get?

A guaranteed pro rata share of a $30,000,000 fund for all eligible class members, no claim form required. A separate $10,000,000 contingent fund pays class members who experienced complications related to their hernia repair, with the payment amount based on severity and type of complication as determined by the settlement administrator. A claim form is required only for this contingent-fund tier.

Last reviewed: August 19, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the CAMC Bariatric Surgery Hernia Settlement?
Patients who received a hiatal or paraesophageal hernia repair performed by Dr. Robert B. Shin or Dr. Samuel Rossi during bariatric surgery at a Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) facility between April 5, 2015, and April 4, 2025. Eligible states: All.

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Do I need to file a claim for the CAMC hernia settlement?
Eligible class members who qualify for the guaranteed base payment do not need to submit a claim form. Class members seeking a payment from the separate contingent fund for hernia-repair complications must file a claim online or submit the printed PDF claim form by mail or email to the settlement administrator, Rust Consulting, before the deadline.
How much can I get from the CAMC Bariatric Surgery Hernia Settlement?
A guaranteed pro rata share of a $30,000,000 fund for all eligible class members, no claim form required. A separate $10,000,000 contingent fund pays class members who experienced complications related to their hernia repair, with the payment amount based on severity and type of complication as determined by the settlement administrator. The total settlement amount is $40,000,000.
What is the CAMC bariatric hernia settlement deadline?
The claim deadline is December 14, 2026. Class members seeking a payment from the contingent fund must file a claim online or submit the printed PDF claim form by mail or email to Rust Consulting before that date. Eligible class members who qualify for the guaranteed base payment do not need to submit a claim form.
Do I need proof of the hernia repair procedure?
Eligible class members who qualify for the guaranteed base payment do not need to submit a claim form. A claim form is required only for the contingent-fund tier, which pays class members who experienced complications related to their hernia repair. File that claim online or submit the printed PDF claim form by mail or email to Rust Consulting. The class is patients who received a hiatal or paraesophageal hernia repair performed by Dr. Robert B. Shin or Dr. Samuel Rossi during bariatric surgery at a Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) facility between April 5, 2015, and April 4, 2025.