Data Breach Summary
Claris Vision, a regional eye care provider operating under the Koch Eye Associates and Eye Health Vision Centers brands, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed highly sensitive personal, financial, and medical information belonging to individuals whose data was shared with the company during the provision of services for third-party organizations.
On January 1, 2025, Claris Vision detected unusual activity on its network, triggering immediate containment efforts and the involvement of third-party cybersecurity specialists. Law enforcement agencies were also notified of the potential breach.
After an in-depth forensic and manual review of the affected data, completed around June 6, 2025. Claris Vision determined that unauthorized parties may have accessed files containing personal information. The company has begun notifying potentially affected individuals and relevant regulatory agencies.
Claris Vision engaged cybersecurity specialists to investigate and contain the breach and has implemented additional safeguards to enhance data security moving forward.
To support affected individuals, the company is offering 24 months of complimentary identity protection services through IDX. These services include:
Credit and CyberScan monitoring
$1,000,000 identity theft insurance reimbursement
Fully managed identity recovery assistance
According to a report submitted to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, the compromised data may include:
Full names
Home addresses
Social Security numbers
Medical information
Financial account details
At this time, Claris Vision states there is no evidence that the compromised information has been misused. However, the nature of the data involved poses significant risks of identity theft and financial fraud, and individuals are urged to take protective measures.
Following the breach, Claris Vision faces potential class-action lawsuits from patients alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the Claris Vision data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Claris Vision accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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