Charleston Area Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Settlement

Charleston Area Medical Center Bariatric Surgery SettlementIndividuals who had hernia repair with bariatric surgery at CAMC between 2015 and 2025 may be eligible to claim a payment from a class action settlement.Charleston Area Medical Center Bariatric Surgery SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedAugust 18, 2026 11:22 AMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionPatients who received a hernia repair procedure while undergoing bariatric surgery from either Dr. Robert B. Shin or Dr. Samuel Rossi at Charleston Area Medical Center’s facilities between April 5, 2015, and April 4, 2025, may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. agreed to pay $40 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the doctors performed unnecessary hiatal hernia repairs during bariatric surgeries. The plaintiffs claim the procedures were not medically necessary. Who are the class members?Class members must meet the following criteria:They underwent bariatric surgery performed by Dr. Robert B. Shin or Dr. Samuel Rossi at a Charleston Area Medical Center facility.Their procedure took place between April 5, 2015 and April 4, 2025.They received a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as their bariatric surgery.How much are settlement payments?Class members have the following benefit options:Guaranteed payments fund: Eligible class member will receive an equal pro rata cash payment from a $30 million fund after deductions for attorneys’ fees and service awards. They do not need to submit a claim form to receive this benefit.