UPDATED:    January 14, 2025

HCF Management Company Data Breach

Data Breach Summary

HCF Management Company

Who Was Affected
Not specified
Impacted Data
Name, address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, medical information, health insurance information
Date of Breach
September 17, 2024
Have you been affected by HCF Management Company's data breach?

HCF Management Company has reported a data breach that occurred after suspicious activity was detected on its computer network. The company took immediate action to investigate the incident and secure its systems, engaging forensic security experts to determine the scope of the breach.

On September 17, 2024, an unauthorized third party gained access to the HCF Management Company’s computer systems. During this time, certain documents containing sensitive personal information were accessed and potentially acquired. Once the breach was identified, the management company quickly initiated an internal investigation and engaged forensic security professionals to investigate and contain the issue.

The Erie Times-News reports that the breach appears to affect all healthcare facilities managed by HCF. Notices have been posted at least 18 of the company’s 31 senior care locations, including:

  • Shawnee Manor
  • Wapakoneta Manor
  • Village at The Greene
  • Warren Manor
  • St. Catherine’s Manor of Fostoria
  • St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House
  • The Manor at Greendale
  • The Manor at Perrysburg
  • Fox Run Manor
  • Edinboro Manor
  • Garbry Ridge
  • Hempfield Manor
  • Bowling Green Manor
  • Bradford Manor
  • Celina Manor
  • Corry Manor
  • Piqua Manor
  • Fairview Manor

To mitigate potential risks, HCF Management Company is offering affected individuals complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorksSM Credit 3B for one to two years, a service designed to help detect potential misuse of personal information and provide identity protection.

Although there is currently no evidence to suggest that identity theft or fraud has occurred due to this incident, individuals linked to HCF Management Company are encouraged to take precautions. To minimize potential risks, it is advisable to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and remain vigilant against unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.

What Information Was Involved?

On November 19, 2024, after a comprehensive review of the affected documents, it was determined that the compromised files contained personal information related to affected individuals. Specifically, the exposed data included:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth
  • Social Security number
  • Medical information
  • Health insurance information

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from HCF Management Company, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the HCF Management Company data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

  • Loss of privacy
  • Time spent addressing the breach
  • Out-of-pocket costs
  • Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel HCF Management Company, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.

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