Florida Hand 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 Florida Hand 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 Florida Hand Center

Florida Hand Center is a medical practice focused exclusively on diagnosing and treating hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. Founded in 1999, the center is recognized for its commitment to minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical treatments.

With two main locations in Port Charlotte and Fort Myers, Florida Hand Center serves patients from Tampa to Miami, including communities such as Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Estero and Naples. The center treats a variety of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendon injuries and hand tumors.

What happened?

In July 2025, Florida Hand Center became the target of a ransomware attack by a group known as RHYSIDA. On July 8, 2025, RHYSIDA claimed responsibility for the breach on the dark web, stating they had obtained sensitive data from the organization and threatening to publish it within days. The group also released sample screenshots as evidence of the breach.

Ransomware attacks on medical practices often involve the theft of highly sensitive personal and health-related data. The total number of affected patients and employees has not been released.

Possible Exposed Information

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Social Security number
• Driver's license or state ID number
• Health insurance information
• Medical records
• Financial or payment information

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you receive a data breach notification from Florida Hand Center, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.

• Credit monitoring services: Sign up for free credit monitoring, 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.

Those affected by the breach may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit seeking damages for exposure of their sensitive information.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If you were a patient or received services from Florida Hand Center and believe your information may have been compromised, you could be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.

Lawyers are investigating this incident and are ready to assist. To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit,, complete the form below.

Sources

• Florida Hand Center
• Dark Web