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Central Maine Healthcare 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 Central Maine Healthcare 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 Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is a hospital and health care provider that serves approximately 400,000 residents throughout central, western and mid-coast Maine. They operates several facilities, including Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Central Maine Healthcare also supports a network of primary and specialty care practices.
Recently, Central Maine Healthcare announced it will be acquired by Prime Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit based in California. The agreement includes significant investment in facilities and technology, with the acquisition expected to close by the end of 2025.
What Happened?
On June 1, 2025, Central Maine Healthcare detected unusual activity in its information technology network. The organization secured its systems and launched an investigation with assistance from cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.
Investigators determined that an unauthorized party accessed Central Maine Healthcare’s IT environment between March 19, 2025 and June 1, 2025. During this time, certain files were accessed and/or acquired from the network. On July 29, 2025, it was confirmed that some of these files contained sensitive patient information.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Treatment information
- Diagnostic information
Central Maine Healthcare notified affected individuals by written letter on Aug. 8, 2025. The breach was also reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office on July 31, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Central Maine Healthcare, it means your personal information may have been compromised. Even if you have not received a letter but have been a patient at one of their facilities during the relevant timeframe, it is important to stay vigilant.
Central Maine Healthcare is offering complimentary one-year identity protection services through TransUnion, including triple bureau credit monitoring, credit reports and credit scores. These services provide alerts when changes occur on your credit files and offer proactive fraud assistance.
Even if you take these offers, data breach victims can experience stress, inconvenience and risk of identity theft. You have the right to seek compensation for any harm suffered as a result of this incident.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the Central Maine Healthcare data breach. If your information was exposed, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages, time spent protecting your identity and any losses related to the breach.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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