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Denton County MHMR Center 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 Denton MHMR Center 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 Denton MHMR Center
Denton County MHMR Center is a governmental organization that has served Denton County, Texas since 1971. The center is recognized as the local Mental Health Authority and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Authority for the county. Its main office is located at 2519 Scripture Street, Denton, TX 76201, and it also serves the Flower Mound area.
The center provides a wide range of mental health and developmental disability services. These include crisis intervention, psychiatric care, skills training, case management, community support, therapies, and substance use disorder treatment. Denton MHMR Center serves a diverse population, including children, adults, seniors, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people with co-occurring disorders or justice system involvement.
What Happened?
In November 2025, Denton MHMR Center reported a significant data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the notice, the mental health center discovered unusual activity on it network. A subsequent investigation revealed that an unauthorized threat actor gained access to its systems between Dec. 24, 2024, and Dec. 25, 2024.
The breach affected a reported 108,967 individuals across the United States.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Bank account information
- Date of birth
- Treating physician
- Diagnosis and treatment information
The company posted a Notice of Data Breach on its website on Feb. 21, 2025 (Updated Dec. 30, 2025), and reported the data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 5, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about the Denton MHMR 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.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Denton MHMR Center data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating claims and are prepared to assist those affected. To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.
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