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Lake Washington Vascular 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 Lake Washington Vascular Pllc 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 Lake Washington Vascular Pllc
Lake Washington Vascular PLLC is a medical practice specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. Founded in 1987, the company has been providing medical services for over 25 years in the Puget Sound region, with offices located in Bellevue, Kirkland, and Issaquah, Washington.
Lake Washington Vascular PLLC offers medical services including vascular surgery, spider and varicose vein treatments, ultrasound diagnostics, and physician consultations.
What was the February Ransomware Attack?
On February 19, 2025, Lake Washington Vascular PLLC experienced a significant data breach involving ransomware. The breach was first disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on February 25th, and reportedly affected approximately 21,534 individuals.
The ransomware attack was carried out by a cybercriminal group known as Qilin, who claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that they successfully obtained sensitive data from the organization's network. The stolen information may have been posted on the dark web, which increases the risk of identity theft and fraud for affected individuals.
At this time, the specific types of personal information exposed have not been publicly detailed. However, typical data breaches involving medical practices often expose sensitive personal and health information, such as:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Medical records and treatment details
- Health insurance information
- Financial account information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your personal information was compromised in the Lake Washington Vascular data breach, you have important rights and options available to protect yourself and potentially receive compensation.
You have the right to:
- Request detailed information from Lake Washington Vascular PLLC about the breach, including what specific personal information was compromised.
- Obtain free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services provided by the company.
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports to prevent unauthorized credit activity.
- Monitor your bank accounts, credit cards, and medical statements closely for suspicious activity.
- Report any unauthorized transactions or suspicious activities immediately to your bank, credit card company, and local law enforcement authorities.
- Join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for any damages, financial losses, or emotional distress you may have experienced due to the breach.
Experienced data breach lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights, evaluate your case, and guide you through the legal process. Lawyers can help you determine if you qualify for compensation and represent you in a class action lawsuit against Lake Washington Vascular PLLC.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Lake Washington Vascular PLLC data breach, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Compensation may include reimbursement for financial losses, identity theft protection services, credit monitoring, emotional distress, and other damages resulting from the breach.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and potentially receive compensation, simply fill out the form below. Lawyers are ready to help you take the next steps in protecting your rights and holding Lake Washington Vascular PLLC accountable.
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