Data Breach

Community Health Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

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Community Health Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Community Health Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Community Health Center, Inc. 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 Community Health Center, Inc.

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is an independent, non-profit healthcare provider in Connecticut. Founded in 1972, CHC offers primary care services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, to over 145,000 active patients.

CHC is also involved in national research efforts, such as the All of Us Research Program, and operates multiple locations throughout Connecticut.

October 2024 Data Breach

In October 2024, Community Health Center experienced a significant data breach. On January 2, 2025, unusual activity was detected in CHC's computer systems, leading to the discovery that a skilled criminal hacker had accessed and taken data.

Although no data was deleted or locked, the breach potentially exposed sensitive personal information.

The types of consumer information exposed include:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email
  • Diagnoses
  • Treatment details
  • Test results
  • Social Security number
  • Health insurance information
  • Guarantor information
  • Progress notes
  • Medications
  • Records received from other providers
  • Gender
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Date of test
  • Result information
  • Vaccine type
  • Dose
  • Date administered
  • Insurance information
  • Insured other

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you believe your information was compromised, it's crucial to take immediate action. Community Health Center, Inc. is offering free identity theft protection services through IDX, including 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and identity recovery assistance.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was exposed in this breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you explore your legal options and seek justice for any harm caused by this data breach. To take the first step, complete the form below to join the lawsuit.

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