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Florida West Coast Skin and Cancer 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 West Coast Skin and Cancer 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 West Coast Skin and Cancer Center
Florida West Coast Skin and Cancer Center is a dermatology practice serving patients in Tampa, Dade City and Sun City, Florida. The center provides medical and cosmetic skin care services, including skin cancer screening and treatment, acne management and laser procedures.
The practice is led by board-certified dermatologists and other experienced professionals. The center is known for its comprehensive approach to both routine and specialized dermatologic care, as well as its focus on patient comfort and personalized treatment.
What happened?
On February 2025, Florida West Coast Skin and Cancer Center and its management company, DermCare Management, detected suspicious activity on their computer systems. An investigation was launched and on March 3, 2025, it was determined that certain patient personal and protected health information may have been copied from the network by a cybercriminal.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Medical records
- Health insurance information
- Financial account information
Florida West Coast Skin and Cancer Center posted an updated Notice of Security Event on its website on May 13, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Florida West Coast Skin and Cancer Center or Dermcare Management, 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 free credit monitoring 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 and protected health information was exposed in the Florida West Coast Skin and Cancer Center data breach, you may 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 ready to help affected individuals pursue claims for damages related to this data breach. To take the next step, complete the form below to join the lawsuit investigation.
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