Medical Data Breach Litigation

This multidistrict litigation arises from a major ransomware attack that compromised the data of millions of patients within a large hospital network. The consolidated lawsuits allege that the hospital network failed to implement adequate and reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect patients' highly sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI), as required by HIPAA and state laws.

Plaintiffs claim that the network's negligence made it a target for cybercriminals, resulting in the theft of names, social security numbers, medical diagnoses, and treatment histories. The lawsuit seeks damages for the increased risk of identity theft and fraud, as well as the emotional distress caused by the exposure of such private information. The case highlights the growing responsibility of healthcare providers to safeguard patient data in an era of increasing cyber threats.