Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates Data Breach Lawsuit

Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, P.A. (“Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists”) is notifying affected individuals of a recent data breach that may have compromised sensitive personal and medical information. This breach has raised concerns about the security of patient data and the potential risks to individuals whose information may have been exposed.

Incident Overview

On February 24, 2025, Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists discovered unusual activity on their network, prompting an immediate investigation. The investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred between February 19, 2025, and February 24, 2025. As a result, a thorough review of the affected data is ongoing to determine the specific types of information that may have been compromised.

While the full extent of the breach is still under review, the types of personal and medical data that may have been exposed include:

• Personal Information:

  • Name

  • Mailing and email addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Social Security numbers

  • Driver’s license or state ID numbers

  • Financial account information

  • Taxpayer ID numbers

  • Digital signatures

  • Date of birth

• Medical Information:

  • Medical diagnoses and treatment data

  • Prescription details

  • Provider names

  • Dates of service

  • Medicare or Medicaid numbers

  • Health insurance information

  • Health insurance claim numbers

  • Health insurance policy numbers

  • Treatment cost information

Next Steps for Affected Individuals

Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists is offering affected individuals access to free credit monitoring services to help protect against potential misuse of their information. Additionally, individuals are advised to take the following steps to secure their data:

1. Sign up for Free Credit Monitoring: Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists is providing access to credit monitoring through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, which will alert individuals to any changes in their credit reports over the next 12 months.

2. Monitor Financial Accounts: Affected individuals should keep a close eye on their credit reports and bank accounts for any unusual activity or unauthorized transactions.

3. Place Fraud Alerts or Credit Freezes: Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus to help prevent unauthorized access to financial accounts.

4. Stay Vigilant for Phishing Scams: Be on the lookout for potential phishing attacks or fraudulent communications using personal information obtained from the breach.

File a Lawsuit Against Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

If you received a notification about the breach, you may want to explore your legal options. Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists responsibility to protect sensitive patient data has potentially exposed individuals to identity theft and other risks. You could be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists for damages caused by the breach.

To determine if you qualify for the class action lawsuit or need further legal support, contact Class Action U for a free consultation. Our legal experts can help you navigate the next steps and ensure that your voice is heard in the fight for justice and accountability.