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Lexington Diagnostic Center 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 Lexington Diagnostic Center 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 Lexington Diagnostic Center
Lexington Diagnostic Center, founded in 1988, is a medical practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate medical imaging services at fair prices throughout the Commonwealth. The center emphasizes affordability, ensuring patients pay less for co-pays and deductibles.
The October 2023 Data Breach
In October 2023, Lexington Diagnostic Center experienced a data breach that compromised sensitive consumer information. An unauthorized party accessed an employee's email account and individual data drive. The breach was discovered on January 18, 2024, during an extensive forensic investigation. The investigation revealed that billing-related documents with personal information were involved.
The types of consumer information exposed include:
- Full names
- Dates of birth
- Medical record numbers
- Health insurance identification numbers
- Patient charge descriptor information
- Billing codes
For a limited number of individuals, Social Security numbers were also potentially involved. The breach affected 29,819 people in the United States.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe your information was compromised, it's important to take steps to protect yourself. Lexington Diagnostic Center has offered complimentary credit monitoring to those whose Social Security numbers were involved. Additionally, you can place a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files to prevent unauthorized activity.
Regularly check your credit reports for discrepancies and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. For more information, contact the dedicated response line at (888) 324-1157.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was affected by this breach, you might be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you explore your legal options and potentially join a class action lawsuit. Protect your rights and take action today.
To find out if you qualify for compensation, complete the form below.
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