Data Breach Summary
Arrowhead Evaluation Services, Inc. (AES), a California-based provider of independent medical evaluations, has disclosed a data breach that may have compromised the personal and medical information of individuals associated with the company. Affected individuals are advice to remain vigilant by monitoring their accounts, reviewing medical and insurance statements, and reporting any suspicious activity.
On June 14, 2024, AES detected unauthorized activity within its systems, leading to the discovery of a data breach. The company immediately contained the incident and initiated a thorough investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity experts. The investigation revealed that certain files containing personal information may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized third party on or around June 14, 2024.
Upon detecting the unauthorized activity, AES promptly contained the incident and engaged cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach. The company has notified affected individuals via first-class mail and is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those whose Social Security numbers were involved.
The potentially compromised data includes:
Full names
Dates of birth
Social Security numbers
Driver’s license numbers
Financial account information
Alien registration numbers
Diagnosis and treatment information
Medical information
Medical policy numbers
Physician information
Insurance information
Not all types of personal information were impacted for every individual; the specific data involved varied from person to person.
Enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity restoration service offered.
Check credit reports (available free once per year from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) for unusual activity.
Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze if SSN or insurance data was involved.
Stay alert for suspicious communications or fraud attempts.
Utilize state-specific resources, such as the MD Attorney General’s identity theft resources, if applicable
Following the breach, Arrowhead Evaluation Service 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 Arrowhead Evaluation Services 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 Arrowhead Evaluation Services 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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