Data Breach

Digestive Disease Specialists Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

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Digestive Disease Specialists Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Digestive Disease Specialists 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 Digestive Disease Specialists 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 Digestive Disease Specialists Inc

Digestive Disease Specialists Inc. is a medical practice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a focus on diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal and digestive system disorders. The practice has been serving the local community for over 30 years, having been established in 1994. Their team includes board-certified physicians and gastroenterologists who perform procedures such as colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and other advanced diagnostic tests.

The company operates out of its main office on Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City and is led by Chief Operating Officer Jeff Griffin. Digestive Disease Specialists Inc. is incorporated as a corporation and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, though it is not BBB accredited. The practice offers HIPAA-secured forms for patients and resources for referring physicians.

What was the January Ransomware Attack?

On January 26, 2025, Digestive Disease Specialists Inc. discovered suspicious activity on its network. Immediate steps were taken to secure the network and a third-party forensic firm was engaged to investigate. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed certain information stored on the company’s network between January 25 and January 26, 2025.

Information types exposed :

  • Addresses
  • Dates of birth
  • Medical record numbers
  • Medical treatment information

On February 20, 2025, a ransomware group known as RansomHub claimed responsibility for the attack on a dark web portal, stating they had obtained 200 GB of organizational data and threatening to publish it within days.

A screenshot of Digestive Disease Specialists data on the dark web
Digestive Disease Specialists ransomware demand on the Dark Web

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you were a patient of Digestive Disease Specialists Inc. during the affected period, your personal and medical information could have been compromised. Even if there is no immediate evidence of misuse, data breaches can lead to identity theft, medical fraud, and other serious risks.

Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of seeking compensation if your information was exposed.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your data was compromised in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and receive compensation for any damages or risks you have faced. Lawyers are actively investigating the situation and are prepared to help affected individuals take action.

To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.

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