PIH Health Data Breach

PIH Health recently confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident that disrupted operations across its network. On December 1, 2024, the healthcare organization experienced a ransomware attack that compromised its computer and phone systems. The breach impacted multiple locations, including PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, urgent care centers, doctor’s offices, and its home health and hospice services.

The ransomware attack caused widespread disruptions, rendering critical IT systems inaccessible, including:

• Patient health records
• Laboratory systems
• Pharmacy services
• Radiology systems
• Patient registration tools
• Internet access and phone systems

PIH Health acknowledged the breach on its website, explaining that the ransomware attack had severely disrupted operations.

What Information Was Involved?

• Patient Information: Names, home addresses, phone numbers, places of employment, medical expenses, diagnoses, test results, treatment records, patient photos, and private emails discussing treatments and test results.
• Medical Records: Data from medical episodes, including critical oncology reports and treatments for cancer patients.
• Organizational Data: Confidential nondisclosure agreements, employee confidentiality agreements, and other sensitive business documents.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from PIH Health, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the PIH Health 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 PIH Health 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.