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College Hometown Pharmacy 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 College Hometown Pharmacy 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 College Hometown Pharmacy
College Hometown Pharmacy is a student-operated pharmacy located in New York. It operates within Hometown Health Centers, which provides primary care and dental services to the community.
The pharmacy is managed by a full-time licensed pharmacist who oversees students from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as they complete their degree programs. College Hometown Pharmacy pharmacy is located in a medically underserved area and gives pharmacy students hands-on experience in real-world pharmacy operations.
What happened?
On Aug. 25, 2025, College Hometown Pharmacy disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The breach was reported as a hacking incident that affected at least 9,742 people in the United States.
The cybersecurity incident compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Health insurance information
- Prescription transaction and history
- Payment card number and CVV code
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about the College Hometown Pharmacy data breach, or believe your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
By joining a class action lawsuit, affected individuals may be able to recover compensation for losses, time spent dealing with the breach, and any emotional distress experienced.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were impacted by the College Hometown Pharmacy data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims and can help guide you through the process.
To find out if you qualify, complete the form below to join the lawsuit.
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