Data Breach Summary
Compassion Health Care, Inc. (“CHC”) recently discovered a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient and employee/vendor information stored on its computer systems. The incident has raised concerns about potential fraud and identity theft, prompting CHC to take immediate action to protect those affected. Affected individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to safeguard their information.
On March 17, 2025, CHC detected suspicious activity on its network that caused a network interruption. Upon learning of the event, the company quickly launched an investigation with the help of an external cybersecurity firm to assess the scope and nature of the unauthorized access.
By March 21, 2025, CHC confirmed that an unauthorized third party may have viewed and/or downloaded data from its systems, including sensitive patient and employee/vendor information.
On May 16, 2025, Compassion Health Care sent written notifications to all patients, employees, and vendors potentially impacted for whom they have contact information. To help safeguard those affected, CHC arranged complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through HaystackID.
The compromised data potentially includes:
For patients: names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth or ages, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance details, claims information, and clinical or diagnostic information related to medical services provided by CHC-affiliated healthcare providers.
For employees and vendors: names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, income information, financial account details, and possibly bank account and routing numbers.
Following the breach, Compassion Health Care 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 Compassion Health Care 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 PFB
Reporting any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission
If you were impacted by the Compassion Health Care 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 Compassion Health Care 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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