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Community Hospital of Anaconda 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 Community Hospital Of Anaconda 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 Community Hospital Of Anaconda
Community Hospital Of Anaconda (CHA) is based in Montana and has been operational since 1889. CHA offers a full continuum of personalized healthcare services, ranging from newborn obstetric care to long-term care, home health, and hospice.
the hospital has approximately 91 employees acoording to LinkedIn.
What was the Ransomware Attack?
On August 12, 2024, Community Hospital Of Anaconda discovered unusual activity that disrupted access to some of its IT systems. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the MEOW ransomware group may have accessed or acquired sensitive data from CHA’s network between August 10 and August 12, 2024.
The MEOW group claimed responsibility for the attack on the dark web, stating they had access to over 540 GB of confidential data, including employee, client, and supplier information, as well as detailed patient records and financial documents. CHA worked with cybersecurity experts to secure its systems and notified law enforcement, including the FBI.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state identification numbers
- U.S. military identification numbers
- Passport numbers
- Financial account information
- Patient account numbers
- Medical record numbers
- Medicare and Medicaid numbers
- Treatment information
- Health insurance information
CHA has offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals. The breach was reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office on May 19, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Community Hospital Of Anaconda, your personal information may have been compromised. Here’s what you can do next:
- Review your account statements and monitor your credit reports for any suspicious activity.
- Take advantage of the free credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by CHA through IDX.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
- Report any signs of identity theft or fraud to your financial institution, local law enforcement, and the Federal Trade Commission.
- Stay informed by reading CHA’s official notice and following up with questions if you need more information.
You have rights under federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which allows you to dispute and correct inaccurate information on your credit report. It’s important to act quickly to protect yourself from potential misuse of your information.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was impacted by the Community Hospital Of Anaconda data breach, you may be eligible for compensation as part of a class action lawsuit. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation for any harm caused by this incident.
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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