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Compassion Health Care 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 Compassion Health Care, Inc. 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 Compassion Health Care, Inc.
Compassion Health Care, Inc. is a medical practice based in Yanceyville, North Carolina, that has been in business since 1978. The organization provides a range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, psychiatry, urgent care, sports medicine, lab services, and mobile health options.
With a staff of about 36 employees, Compassion Health Care is led by key decision makers such as Darrius Johnson, Pam Collie, and Shannon Moretz.
What Happened?
On March 17, 2025, Compassion Health Care detected suspicious activity on its network, which resulted in a network interruption. An investigation with the help of a third-party cybersecurity firm revealed that an unauthorized third party may have viewed or downloaded sensitive data stored on certain systems.
By March 21, 2025, it became clear that both patient and employee/vendor information had potentially been compromised.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Phone numbers
- Dates of birth or ages
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Health insurance information
- Claims information
- Clinical/diagnostic information related to medical services
The breach was disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on May 16, 2025. In Massachusetts, at least two individuals were reported as affected, but the impact may extend to others, especially current or former patients, employees, or vendors of Compassion Health Care.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you were a patient, employee, or vendor with Compassion Health Care, your personal information may have been compromised. The company has sent written notifications to all individuals for whom it has contact information and is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through HaystackID.
Here’s what you can do right now:
- Review your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit files with the major credit bureaus.
- Take advantage of the free credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services being offered.
- If you notice any unauthorized or suspicious activity, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to law enforcement.
You have rights under federal and state laws, including the right to obtain a free credit report, place a security freeze, and file a police report if you are a victim of identity theft.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Compassion Health Care data breach, you could be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue a claim if you qualify.
Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and protecting your interests.
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