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Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde Hospital
Palo Verde Hospital is an acute care facility located in Blythe, California, serving the surrounding areas in eastern Riverside County. The hospital is licensed for 51 beds, including intensive care, perinatal, and medical-surgical units. It offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, supporting both emergency and routine medical needs.
The hospital was originally established in 1937 and has expanded over the years to meet the growing healthcare demands of its region. Managed by the Palo Verde Health Care District since 2006, the hospital operates under a public governance structure, funded in part by local property taxes.
What Happened?
In early March 2025, Palo Verde Hospital experienced a serious data security incident. The breach was discovered on March 6, 2025, after an unauthorized party accessed certain hospital IT systems between March 3 and March 6, 2025. The hospital immediately took steps to secure its systems and began working with third-party forensic experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident.
During the breach, files containing sensitive patient information were accessed or removed.
The hospital’s review determined that the following types of information may have been exposed:
- Names
- Contact information
- Demographic information
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Medical record numbers
- Patient account numbers
- Diagnosis and treatment information
- Prescription information
- Provider names
- Dates of service
- Health insurance information
For some patients, financial account and routing numbers may also have been involved.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Palo Verde Hospital about this data breach, it’s important to know your rights and what you can do next. When sensitive information like Social Security numbers, medical records, and insurance details are exposed, you are at increased risk for identity theft and medical fraud.
Palo Verde Hospital is offering one year of complimentary identity monitoring services through Experian IdentityWorks. This service can help detect potential misuse of your information and provide support if you become a victim of identity theft. You are encouraged to enroll in these services using the instructions provided in your notification letter.
In addition to enrolling in identity monitoring, you should:
- Review all statements from your healthcare providers and health insurers for any unfamiliar charges or services.
- Monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity and report any unauthorized transactions to your financial institution immediately.
- Obtain your free credit reports from the three major credit bureaus and check for any signs of fraud.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files to make it harder for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name.
- Report suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission and file a police report if necessary.
Remember, you have the right to take legal action if your information was compromised due to a company’s failure to protect your data.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Palo Verde Hospital data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm or risk you have experienced. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your legal options and pursue a claim on your behalf.
To find out if you qualify and to take the first step toward protecting your rights, complete the below form to join a lawsuit regarding this data breach.
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