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Dameron Hospital 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 Dameron 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 Dameron Hospital
Dameron Hospital, located in Stockton, California, and founded in 1912 by Dr. John Dameron, originally accommodated just 20 patients. Over the years, Dameron Hospital has expanded significantly and currently operates with over 800 employees and more than 200 beds. It provides acute and tertiary care services to residents of San Joaquin County.
Historically, Dameron Hospital was managed by Adventist Health starting in January 2020. However, in December 2024, management transitioned to American Advanced Management (AAM), a healthcare operator specializing in revitalizing community hospitals.
What was the November 2023 Data Breach?
On or about November 5, 2023, Dameron Hospital experienced a data security incident. After discovering the breach, the hospital initiated a thorough investigation, working closely with external cybersecurity experts. After an extensive forensic examination, Dameron Hospital confirmed on March 21, 2025, that sensitive personal information had potentially been accessed or acquired by unauthorized individuals between November 4 and November 5, 2023.
Information Exposed:
- Full name
- Social Security Number Information
- Medical Information
- Health Insurance Information
Dameron Hospital reported the data breach to the Texas Attorney General's office on April 3, 2025, stating that 546 individuals in Texas alone were affected. Dameron Hospital has notified impacted individuals via U.S. Mail and through postings on its website.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your information was involved in the Dameron Hospital data breach, you have important rights and options available to you. Dameron Hospital is offering affected individuals a complimentary membership to Experian IdentityWorksSM Credit 3B, a service designed to detect potential misuse of personal information and provide identity protection services.
In addition to enrolling in the credit monitoring service, you can take further steps to protect yourself:
- Obtain and review your free annual credit reports from the three major credit reporting bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Place a fraud alert on your credit files by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus. Once placed, the bureau you contact will notify the other two bureaus.
- Consider placing a security freeze on your credit reports, which restricts access to your credit files and helps prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your consent.
- Regularly monitor your financial accounts and medical statements for suspicious or unauthorized activity.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of seeking compensation if your information was compromised in the Dameron Hospital data breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Dameron Hospital data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation for damages. Lawyers are ready to help you pursue your claim and hold Dameron Hospital accountable for failing to protect your sensitive data.
To find out if you qualify to join this lawsuit and potentially recover compensation, complete the below form. Act now to protect your rights.
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