Data Breach Summary
MCMCF is a 140-bed medical facility that offers both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services. Marquette County Medical Care Facility (MCMCF) has confirmed a data breach resulting from a business email compromise (BEC) incident that was discovered in March 2025. The breach potentially exposed sensitive personal and financial information of individuals associated with the facility.
On March 3, 2025, MCMCF identified suspicious activity when contacts of the facility’s Human Resources director started receiving phishing emails from her Microsoft Office 365 (O365) account. The breach was quickly investigated, but the facility did not immediately disclose the full scope of the affected data.
At this time, MCMCF has not mentioned offering any free mitigation services, such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection. However, the facility has set up a dedicated toll-free helpline to assist those affected by the breach.
The personal and sensitive information compromised in this breach includes elements that could lead to serious privacy issues for the affected individuals. Those impacted are at an increased risk of identity theft, where their information could be used without their knowledge to commit fraud or other illegal activities.
The compromised data may include a combination of:
Names
Social Security numbers
Dates of birth
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Bank details
While the breach impacts individuals connected to MCMCF, the press release does not clarify whether patient data was involved, or if the breach was limited to employee information.
If your personal information has been breached, it’s important to take immediate and proactive steps to minimize the potential impact and protect yourself from identity theft or fraud. Here are some general actions that you should consider taking:
Monitor Credit Reports: Check your credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Set up a fraud alert or freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor Financial Accounts: Review bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
Change Passwords: Update passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique ones.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to online accounts.
Review Health and Insurance Info: Check for fraudulent charges if health data was exposed.
If you were impacted by the Marquette County Medical Care Facility 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 Marquette County Medical Care Facility 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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