Data Breach Summary
Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates, MD, PA (“RHA”), a medical practice, has disclosed a data breach involving one of its third-party vendors, Nationwide Recovery Services (“NRS”). Affected individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to safeguard their information.
On February 7, 2025, RHA was notified that NRS had experienced suspicious system activity in July 2024. After investigation, NRS confirmed unauthorized access to their network from July 5 to July 11, 2024, resulting in the acquisition of certain data related to individuals associated with RHA.
NRS decided not to provide individual notifications, so RHA took responsibility for informing potentially affected individuals, which they did beginning in May 2025.
RHA is offering affected individuals 12 months of complimentary online credit monitoring and identity protection services provided by Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
The types of data possibly accessed include:
First and last name
Address
Social Security number
Date of birth
Gender
Facility name
Date of service
Insurance carrier name
Insurance policy number
Following the breach, Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates potential class-action lawsuits from customers 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.
Regularly monitoring your credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
Placing fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
Taking advantage of the free identity monitoring services offered by Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates
Reporting any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission
If you were impacted by the Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates 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 Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates 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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