Thompson Coburn Data Breach  – Class Action Investigation

Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith is investigating a potential class action relating to a data breach incident involving Thompson Coburn LLP  (“Thompson Coburn”), a law firm specializing in data breach law.  The Company confirmed that the information associated with 305, 088 patients of a healthcare sector client, Presbyterian Healthcare Services out of New Mexico had their information taken in a data breach incident according to a filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services

What Happened at Thompson Coburn?

On or around May 29, 2024, Thompson Coburn discovered that an unauthorized user had gained access to its system and had stolen a large cache of data associated with protected health information belonging to one of their clients, Presbyterian Healthcare Services. It was determine that the unauthorized user had access to Thompson Coburn’s system between May 28, 2024-May 29, 2024.

The information compromised may have included, but not limited to the following: name, date of birth, address, social security number, medical record number, patient account number, prescription/treatment information, clinical information, medical provider information, and health insurance information.

Why is it Important to you?

The data breach, if confirmed, could have severe implications for the affected users, leading to potential identity theft, financial fraud, and further cyber attacks. The hacker group’s bold move to put this data on sale goes on to show the growing menace of cybercrime and the increasing sophistication of these cyber adversaries.

If you believe your personal information may have been compromised as a result of this breach, please contact one of our data breach attorneys by filling-out the form provided below.