Data Breach Summary
Mountain Laurel Dermatology (MLD), a healthcare provider based in Asheville, North Carolina, has announced a data security incident that may have compromised the personal and protected health information of an undisclosed number of patients. Affected individuals are advised to monitor their financial information and remain alert.
The breach stemmed from unauthorized access to one of MLD’s external cloud-based systems. The incident was first detected on May 12, 2025, when MLD identified unusual activity within its cloud infrastructure. The organization immediately took steps to secure its systems and launched a forensic investigation with the help of independent cybersecurity experts.
Following an in-depth analysis, investigators determined that certain files stored in the affected system may have been accessed or acquired without authorization. The breach did not involve MLD’s core electronic medical records system, but a variety of sensitive patient data may have been exposed.
According to MLD, the following types of information could have been involved in the incident:
Full names
Dates of birth
Social Security numbers
Insurance claim and billing information
Medical test results
Diagnosis or treatment-related records
MLD emphasized that not all data types were involved for every affected individual.
MLD concluded its investigation and record review on June 27, 2025, after identifying individuals whose data may have been exposed. Notification letters were mailed to those with available contact information. Additionally, MLD has established a dedicated call center to answer questions from concerned individuals.
MLD is encouraging affected individuals to remain vigilant by monitoring financial statements, credit activity, and health insurance claims. The organization has also provided detailed guidance on additional precautions, including:
Review account statements and report suspicious activity to banks and law enforcement.
Request free annual credit reports from all three major credit bureaus.
Place a fraud alert on your credit report, which notifies creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity.
Consider a security freeze, which restricts access to your credit file unless you lift the freeze using a personal identification number (PIN).
Contact the FTC or state attorney general for more information on identity theft protections.
Following the breach, Mountain Laurel Dermatology 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 Mountain Laurel Dermatology 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 Mountain Laurel Dermatology 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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