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Chambers County 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 Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 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 Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1
Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1, also known as Chambers Health, is a public hospital organization serving Chambers County, Texas. Established over 70 years ago, this district provides essential healthcare services to residents in Anahuac and the surrounding communities.
The district is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, elected by local taxpayers to ensure community representation. Chambers Health participates in federal programs like the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which helps provide affordable medications to patients.
What Happened?
Chambers Health experienced a significant network disruption on July 19, 2024. After quickly securing their systems and launching an investigation with cybersecurity experts, the hospital district discovered on December 26, 2024, that certain files may have been accessed without authorization. A thorough review concluded on April 10, 2025, revealing that an unauthorized third party may have acquired sensitive personal information.
The breach affected approximately 84,082 people in Texas. On May 8, 2025, Chambers Health reported the breach to the Texas Attorney General. The company notified affected individuals by U.S. Mail and has offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection for 12 months.
Information Exposed:
- Name of individual
- Address
- Social Security Number Information
- Driver’s License number
- Medical Information
- Health Insurance Information
- Date of Birth
A threat actor known as “mapateam” claimed responsibility for the breach, alleging that 1.52TB of documents, including private and financial information, were leaked on the open web as of December 5, 2024.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Chambers Health, your personal information may have been compromised. Even if you have not experienced identity theft or fraud, you still have rights and options. Here’s what you can do:
- Review the notification letter you received from Chambers Health for specific details about the information exposed.
- Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services offered for twelve months. This can help you detect and respond quickly to any suspicious activity.
- Monitor your financial accounts, credit reports, and insurance statements for unusual or unauthorized activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file with major credit bureaus.
- Save all correspondence and records related to the data breach, including your notification letter and any evidence of misuse.
- You may have legal rights to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by the breach, even if you have not yet experienced direct financial loss.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and determine if you are eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Chambers Health. Taking action now can help protect your information and hold responsible parties accountable.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 data breach, you could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals and are ready to help you take the next steps.
To find out if you qualify, complete the below form to join the lawsuit and protect your rights.
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