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Apex Spine And Neurosurgery 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 Apex Spine & Neurosurgery, LLC 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 Apex Spine & Neurosurgery
Apex Spine & Neurosurgery is a health, wellness and fitness provider that operates as a neurosurgery practice. Based in Naples, Florida, Apex Spine & Neurosurgery aims to restore mobility, reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients in Southwest Florida.
The practice is led by highly trained neurosurgeons specializing in a range of procedures, from spine surgery and movement disorders to cranial neurosurgery for conditions like stroke, brain tumors and trauma.
What Happened?
On Dec. 23, 2025, Apex Spine & Neurosurgery discovered that a cybercriminal had accessed a portion of its computer network and installed ransomware to lock files.
The investigation revealed that files were copied from the network on Dec. 9, 2025.
The ransomware group INTERLOCK claimed responsibility for the attack and posted about the breach on the dark web on Jan. 6, 2026, stating they obtained 20GB of data. The company’s electronic health records platform was not impacted, as it is maintained in a separate network environment.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Phone numbers
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Passport numbers
- Other government identifiers
- Health information (including location of health services, dates of service, treatment or condition information, diagnosis, diagnosis codes, prescription information, history information, assigned physician)
- Health services payment information (such as financial account numbers without security codes, access codes or passwords)
- Health insurance subscriber or identification numbers
- Patient account numbers
The incident was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 6, 2026, with approximately 2,500 individuals affected.
Apex Spine & Neurosurgery has also posted a notification of the data incident on its website. The company has mailed out written notifications to affected individuals with addresses on file.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or health information was exposed in the Apex Spine & Neurosurgery data breach, you may be eligible for compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have experienced. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of affected individuals.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step in protecting your rights, complete the below form to join the lawsuit.
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