Data Breach Summary
Community Hospital of Anaconda (CHA) has reported a significant data breach involving unauthorized access to its IT systems, compromising sensitive personal and protected health information of its patients and employees. Affected individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to safeguard their information.
On August 12, 2024, CHA detected unusual activity disrupting access to certain IT systems. An investigation revealed that an unknown actor accessed or acquired data from the CHA network between August 10 and August 12, 2024. The hospital engaged cybersecurity experts and notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assist in the investigation and hold responsible parties accountable.
CHA completed a comprehensive review in May 2025 to identify affected individuals. On May 19, 2025, the hospital mailed notification letters to potentially impacted individuals for whom it had identifiable address information. The notification included information about the incident and steps individuals can take to protect their information.
The data potentially impacted varies by individual but includes sensitive information such as:
Names
Dates of birth
Social Security numbers
Driver’s license or state identification numbers
U.S. military identification numbers
Passport numbers
Financial account information
Patient account numbers
Medical record numbers
Medicare and Medicaid numbers
Treatment information
Health insurance information
Following the breach, Community Hospital of Anaconda faces 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.
If you received notification from Community Hospital of Anaconda regarding this breach, we recommend:
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 Community Hospital of Anaconda
Reporting any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission
If you were impacted by the Community Hospital of Anaconda 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 Community Hospital of Anaconda 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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