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Adams County Memorial Hospital Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Adams County Memorial Hospital data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Adams County Memorial Hospital
Adams County Memorial Hospital, also known as Adams Memorial Hospital, is a 25-bed critical access hospital located at 1100 Mercer Ave., Decatur, Indiana 46733. The hospital has been a healthcare provider in Adams County for about 100 years.
What Happened?
On March 12, 2026, Adams Health Network, the parent organization of Adams County Memorial Hospital, became aware that an employee’s email account had been compromised in a phishing attack that occurred on Dec. 22, 2026. The hospital immediately took steps to secure the account and prevent further unauthorized access.
An investigation revealed that the compromised email account contained sensitive patient information. The hospital reported the incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 11, 2026. According to official reports, 5,305 individuals in the United States were affected by this breach.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of service
- Diagnoses
- Charges
- Insurance information
The hospital stated there is no evidence the attacker was seeking patient information or that the information has been misused. However, they are offering affected individuals 12 months of free credit monitoring services through CyberScout, a TransUnion company.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Adams County Memorial Hospital data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals. To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form.
This is a no-cost, no-obligation opportunity to protect your rights and seek compensation for any damages related to this incident.
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