Data Breach Summary
Dermatologists of Birmingham, also known as Shelby Dermatology, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised sensitive patient information. The breach occurred in March 2025 and is now the subject of legal scrutiny and potential class action litigation. Affected patients are advice to remain vigilant by monitoring their accounts, reviewing medical and insurance statements, and reporting any suspicious activity.
On March 7, 2025, Dermatologists of Birmingham detected suspicious activity within its network systems. In response, the organization immediately engaged legal counsel and third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and assess the scope of the breach.
A comprehensive forensic review concluded on May 15, 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to certain files had occurred. The investigation determined which individuals may have been affected and what types of sensitive information were potentially exposed.
Patients whose data was involved are being notified via mailed letters sent to the most current mailing addresses on file. As part of its response, Dermatologists of Birmingham is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through TransUnion to help protect affected individuals from potential misuse of their information.
The data breach may have affected the following for various patients:
Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers
Dates of birth, medical diagnoses, and treatment details
Health insurance data
Social Security numbers, in limited cases
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, Dermatologists of Birmingham 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 Dermatologists of Birmingham 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 Dermatologists of Birmingham 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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