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Bigfork Valley Hospital Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Bigfork Valley Hospital data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Bigfork Valley Hospital
Bigfork Valley Hospital is a 20-bed critical access hospital located near Bigfork, Minnesota. Founded in 1941, the hospital provides essential medical services to the local community, including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, surgical procedures, and chronic pain management. The hospital is known for its high patient satisfaction ratings and employs over 250 healthcare professionals.
What was the November 2024 Data Breach?
On January 28, 2025, Bigfork Valley Hospital confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information. The incident was first discovered on November 26, 2024, when suspicious activity was identified in an employee's email account. An investigation by digital forensic specialists revealed that emails and attachments containing personal and protected health information were accessed without authorization on November 4, 2024.
Disclosed Information Types Exposed:
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Name
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Financial account number
- Driver's license or state identification number
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Patient account number
- Medicare or Medicaid number
- Health insurance member number
- Cost of treatment
- Diagnosis, treatment, or procedure information
- Medical history or allergies
- Prescription drug information
- Lab test results or images
- Date of admission or treatment
- Treatment location
- Healthcare provider name
Approximately 8,496 individuals in the United States were affected by this data breach according to the HHS disclosure. Bigfork Valley Hospital notified impacted individuals on March 25, 2025, and established a toll-free call center (1-833-998-7840) to answer questions and address concerns.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your personal information was compromised in the Bigfork Valley Hospital data breach, you have important rights and options available to protect yourself:
- Monitor Your Financial Accounts: Regularly review your bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. Immediately report any suspicious activity to your financial institutions.
- Request a Free Credit Report: You are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Place a Fraud Alert: You can place a fraud alert on your credit report, notifying creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts. Contact any one of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert.
- Place a Security Freeze: A security freeze prevents new credit accounts from being opened in your name without your consent. Contact each of the three credit bureaus separately to place a freeze:
- Report Identity Theft: If you believe you're a victim of identity theft, report it to your local police department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Bigfork Valley Hospital data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help determine your eligibility and guide you through the process.
To find out if you qualify to join a data breach lawsuit, complete the below form. Act now to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
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