CentroMed d/b/a El Centro Del Barrio Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the El Centro Del Barrio 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 El Centro Del Barrio

El Centro Del Barrio, also known as CentroMed, is a healthcare organization based in San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas. Founded in 1973, CentroMed has been providing comprehensive healthcare services including dental, pediatrics, and OB/GYN.

What Happened?

Recently, CentroMed experienced a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 400,000 individuals in Texas. The breach was disclosed to the Texas Attorney General's office and has raised concerns about the security measures previously in place.

Types of consumer information exposed:

• Name of individual
• Address
• Social Security Number Information
• Financial Information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
• Medical Information
• Health Insurance Information
• Date of Birth

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you believe you were affected by this data breach, it's important to act swiftly to protect your personal information. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Monitor your financial accounts for any unauthorized activity.
2. Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports.
3. Obtain a free credit report from the major credit bureaus to check for discrepancies.
4. Be wary of phishing attempts; do not provide personal information over the phone or via email to unknown parties.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Exposure of sensitive personal information can lead to significant stress and financial harm. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of seeking compensation. If you were affected by the CentroMed data breach, you might be entitled to compensation for damages caused by the breach.

Please consider filling out the below form to join a potential lawsuit or to receive more information about your rights and potential compensation.

Sources

• Texas Attorney General